a rather silly poem

Be Careful

I cast my rod and caught a shark – 

Be careful what you fish for. 

I swung my bat and hit a lark – 

Be careful what you swish for.

I squeeze a sponge and blood came out – 

Be careful what you squish for. 

I prayed for wealth, and now I’ve gout – 

Be careful what you wish for.

I think this poem could be quite a bit better, but at the moment I'm not sure how. If anyone wants to send me any new/amended lines, maybe I could add them to this poem and create a crowdsourced piece...

UPDATE: Following a post on Facebook, several writers have been in touch with their own suggestions! Here is a selection of the responses I received:

Ed Finch:

I lifted weights and broke my arm

Be careful what you wish for.

I tried too hard and lost my charm

Be careful what you wish for.

Steev Burgess:

Went in the sea and I got stung,

What are Jellyfish for ?

Neal Zetter:

I ate kebabs and then threw up, be careful what you shish for

A F Harrold:

I will not see Lorraine again,

be careful what you quiche for.

Liz Brownlee:

I warmed an egg a dragon hatched be careful what you nourish for

Rob Walton:

I ate three bowls and feared the next

Be wary of that Dish Four