Silverfish Poem by Herbert Nehrlich

Silverfish

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A silverfish is not a fish
also not part of any quiche.
It lives in houses below par
that's where the roaches also are.

So grab the mop and fullstrength bleach
go after all the bugs in reach.
And keep your home in shape A-one
and do not rest until it's done.

And if you see a fish that twinkles
and doesn't have too many wrinkles
out of the water, on dry ground
just step on him, without a sound.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Ernestine Northover 04 November 2005

We get them in our bath sometimes Herbert, and they are rather sweet creatures. I couldn't kill them! ! No way! ! They do no harm. Sincerely Ernestine

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Uriah Hamilton 04 November 2005

Be kind to all living creatures, avoid the non-breathing ones.

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Mahnaz Zardoust-Ahari 04 November 2005

I keep a gallon of bleach in my house :)

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John Tiong Chunghoo 04 November 2005

every life experience has become a poetry to herbert. that's great.

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