I asked my goldfish one day:
So…
What is it like to be inside the fish bowl?
It didn’t answer me
but stuck out its eyes at me instead
as if it was surprised that
I would even ask such a stupid question.
It turned its head away from me
gills flapping madly.
I understood its message -
Just because it’s in my fish bowl,
and I’ve put it there
and feed it daily,
and watch it grow
but I still don’t own its life.
Without even saying a word
it turned away from me.
Its ass, along with its tail,
flapping from side to side at me,
as if to say -
Leave me alone!
THE GOLDFISH COULD NO MORE LIVE NATURALLY IN OUR ENVIRONMENT THEN WE COULD LIVE IN ITS ENVIRONMENT. DIFFERENT WORLDS...FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS, AMEN! THANKS FOR SHARING, SANDIE. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Just like a strong-willed child. MYOB, even on the outside of the fishbowl, looking in. Very cute!
I have to mention that your bio picture is beautiful!
I think you've got my point, Roseline! Even the goldfish has a mind of its own. You just can't will it to entertain you each time you need to be entertained in the manner you want it to entertain you. The life belongs to the goldfish itself, and does not belong to us.
Hahaha very funny! Maybe he needs a companion in there, so they can make fun of you together :) That big human with her funny questions. Thanks, Sandie! Very fun write. Grtz, D.T.
Early Works is an exhaustive compilation of the first decade of the poems and stories of Z.B.McClure. Included are family photos, rare personal photos, photos of 1st draft manuscripts of many of his early poems. Also some biography and memoir materia
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Thumbs up on your bio picture
Love & peace be with you
William
I have to mention that your bio picture is beautiful!
Connie
Sandie
for asking such a question
you need to leave me alone.
It's really funny, Sandie!
Ron
Cute pic of the goldfish! So funny!
May
Michael D.