Determined Fish
Wish, wish I was taking a bath all on a Saturday night
Dear almond shaped eyes,
look into mine and don’t look away.
Your eyelids, as a graceful blanket,
humbly temper your beauty for a moment.
Lead me where you wish,
through waters, as a determined fish.
Cast your net and I’ll swim right in,
with a wide mouth bass, bashful grin.
Sure, there’s a lot of fish in the sea,
but won’t you, please, just catch me!
When the night swallows me whole,
remember my wandering soul.
When the bell strikes and takes its toll,
remember your net and let it fling and roll!
About the Creator
Rowan Finley
Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.
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Comments (5)
Reread this too!! Thank you for sharing this!✨
Love the imagery here, and I couldn't help but think of Jonah being swallowed whole...😁great job!
Wow, what a wonderfully creative imagination! This poem is just amazing!
Love how you turn the expression about fish in the sea into poignant poetry. ⚡💙⚡
This is such a charming and playful piece! This fish isn't just swimming; it's diving headfirst into destiny! ✨