Granny was getting old and lived alone
Tired of working in the yard and at home
Got her coffee and sat in her swing
Looking at the lake she started to think
I’m gonna go fishing in that lake
It’s been awhile, I’m gonna take a break
Her Buddy used to take her everyday
They fished every creek and every bay
Now she does everything alone
She’s got to clean the minnow tank
By now, probably getting pretty rank!
She thought, I’ll go down to the minnow shack
Pick up the minnows and be right back
Maybe the girls will be there
They give lots more minnows and don’t care
Well, the old man is there with his net
4 dozen is what I’ll get
She took the bucket and went back home
Went down to the dock and loaded the boat
Took awhile just being me
Loaded up poles, jackets, paddles and seats
Got all ready and looked at my minnows
Well, that old tight wad hit a new low!
No where there’s 48
One by one she counted 38!
He cheated me was what she said!
I’d like to whop him up beside his head!
Granny was hot and her temper was flaring
She got to the store with her bucket she was carrying
She said, “ Here’s my receipt
Take the minnows back
I’m going across the street”
The lady took the minnows and told her to wait
She’d give her 2 times the 48
Granny knew when she saw the old man it was a sign
He was an old tight wad wasting her time!
Diane Harpole
June 30, 2025
ReneesVariety.com 