Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Yikes this is definitely a pranka. Nothing worse than seeing those old lobsters with elastic banded claws sitting a bland tank in the super market.

That said, excellent write, Bill.

Gloria

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thanks, Gloria.

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

And their bodies as well. Oh Bill when you write it like this, I begin to feel whether I should ever enjoy shell fish again, but I've come to the conclusion that of course I should. Great 'pranka'. All best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thanks, Ulla.

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

cuz we love their tasty tails.

Yes we do! Yummy. Too bad for them. If only they were tough and tasted awful.

Now I'm in the mood for Red Lobster. Mark? Wanna get a break from cooking on Friday?

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

When I was in Somalia eating on the UN?s dime, we ate lobster three times a week. The down side was ? I was in Somalia.

reply by Phyllis Stewart on 16-Aug-2018

LOL!

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a good job on this pranka, Bill. I like the rhyme, the picture, & the message. You always do a good job with your series of poems on one subject. I enjoy reading them. Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thanks, Jan

Comment from royowen

Excellent

These measure somewhere between the lobsters I'm used to here in Australia and the kingsize prawns our seas yield for our serving table's delight, yum. Well written and well said. Good job, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thanks, Roy

reply by royowen on 16-Aug-2018

My pleasure

Comment from Bruno Thomas

Good

This is a cute poem, its a bit short but fun. A nice us of words. The picture is nice. I like the line Languishing in tanks. Thank says it all now doesn't it.
Cheers, Brian

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 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thanks.

Comment from His Grayness

Excellent

Truly a delightful and well presented work with excellent photography and coloration. Brief indeed but very well done in all dimensions. I enjoyed this work very much and have no suggestions to improve it in any way. HIS GRAYNESS; Vance

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thanks, HG

reply by His Grayness on 16-Aug-2018

Thanks Bill, the joy was all mine! Vance

Comment from trimple

Excellent

Good evening to you, Bill

Poor things :(

Did you know that a lobster can live for a hundred and fifty years or more?

I can't eat them anymore. Out of guilt.

They do indeed sacrifice their lives in a most appealing way by being boiled alive! And we refer to ourselves as humankind? Grrrrrrrr...

Thanks for reminding me :)

I just that if I come back as anything, it isn't a chicken!

kind regards

tracey

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 Comment Written 15-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018

Thanks, T. I think the last lobster I at was 140.

reply by trimple on 15-Aug-2018

And all for a taste bud and a quick flush down the toilet :(