Harry's Herring.

A fish story.

Little Harry had a herring
He taught it how to swim
But it had trouble breathing
It really worried him

He took it to the swimming baths
He thought it might be fear
But a rude attendant shouted
"Get that thing out of here!"

Harry said "get out of here?
You know what you can do?"
The attendant did indeed
Grabbing Harry, out he threw

He picked up the little herring
Which had landed on the path
Come on, old mate" he said
"I'll teach you in the bath"

He filled the bath with water
It was twelve inches deep
Lying calm and placid
The fish seemed fast asleep

He placed it in the water
It sank right to the bottom
So he got a little rubber ring
And tied it on with cotton

The herring it looked happy now
Floating round and round
Until our Harry realised
It was upside down

He dived in to rescue him
It was a shallow dive
He stood there dripping water
Giving the kiss of life

He took it to a pet shop
To see if he'd help him out
The man he took one look and then
He gave Harry a clout

"Don't you come in here again" .
He said "Making fun of me
Get your herring out of here
Or I'll have it for my tea!"

Harry picked the herring up
And headed for the door
He realised he knew someone
Who would help for sure

He went to his dad and asked him
"Where do they come from?" .
His dad said "why are you asking?"
He said "I want to take him home"

Dad told him "They live in the ocean
But before you throw him in
Do the fish a favour
And take him out the tin"

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Ha! Good morning Bryan. You kept this one going, right to the unexpected punch line. I enjoyed the smile with my first cuppa this morning. Have a good Thursday.

Chris

[Bryan Sefton]

I was in two minds whether to submit it or not. Seemed a bit silly.

[Chris Shaw]

A little bit of silly can make big smiles.

[Bryan Sefton]

Thank you.