Catfishin' (Uncle Bubba)

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Sometime mid 2018. MystresMyna's chapter about her Uncle Bubba, who along with Aunt Sue, came to live with Myna in Busted Gulch. Sue assisted in the diner's bakery and Uncle Bubba went fishing.


The river is quiet,

The moon is full.

I some catfish,

Ready to pull.

Down in the mud,

Up to my chest,

I find where the bugger,

Has made his nest.

I tickled his chin,

He takes the bait.

I grab his lip,

And pull him straight.

He puts up a fight,

And thrashes his tail!

"I ain't lettin' go...

I won't let you bail!"

We go back and forth,

Man against beast!

"When I land you buddy,

You'll make quite a feast."

His whiskers sting,

But my callous is tough.

I feel his strength wane,

He's 'bout had enough.

The battle is over,

I've won my prize!

The special tonight,

Homemade catfish fries

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