Did You Know?
By Ruth Y. Nott
Copyright 2003
We have fish in the attic and fish in thehall
and itsy-bitsy slimy fish are crawling up the walls?
We have fish at the door and fish in the fridge.
I'd like to have a whale you know, but they get awfully big!
We have fish in the dining room and fish in the yard.
They're swimming 'round in circles and some are playing cards.
There's fish in the toy box and fish beneath the bed.
There's white fish in the washer but in the sink they're red!
We still could use some more fish for they make delightful pets.
They're really very friendly, but have a fear of nets!
I think I need an angelfish to guard me all day long,
and I could use a signing fish to join with me in song.
For acrobatic practice, a dolphin would be nice,
and an ugly-bugly blowfish would add a bit of spice!
But I guess I'll stick with what I've got, at least for now you see,
'cause if I bring home just one more fish, my mom will paddle me!
