Will you walk into my fish nets said the captain to the fish?
It is the smartest fish net that anyone could wish
I will give you special status to be caught in such a net
Your relatives would envy you did they but know, I bet
We’ve searched with splendid patience and the very best of gear
We’ve travelled o’er the ocean from lasciti to here

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Now thank you very kindly the hearty fish replied
I did perceive your purpose, that’s why I had to hide
We’ve seen your twisting bait and it looked just the thing for food
And were I not on a diet I’m sure it would taste good
But ah alas the day must pass with other thoughts in mind
For the perfect slender figure is very hard to find

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A summons came this morning to swim to distant shores
To join my fellow salmon who go there in their scores
I love the closer fellowship that comes from such a swim
It cultivates relationships and blesses me within
So, I must say I thank you for invitation kind
I’m off to Horsefly Bay my other relatives to find.

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And you must here remain alone for all the rest have gone.
But you can enjoy the sunsets and marvel at the Son
I know you’ll love your sailing as you watch your small T.V.
And if next month you catch a fish – I’m glad it won’t be me
I am a little late I fear a trifle overweight
But after all that exercise, I’m sure I will feel great.