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Life In An Aquarium

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By π•½π–”π–žπ–†π–‘ π•Ώπ–Žπ–Œπ–Šπ–— Published 3 years ago β€’ 1 min read
Life In An Aquarium
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In a realm of glass and water's dance,

Where dreams abide in a sacred trance,

Life unfolds beneath the silent waves,

Where mystic tales whisper through watery graves.

An aquarium, a sanctuary rare,

A portrait of life, suspended in air,

Ebb and flow, a symphony of hues,

In this realm, secrets beg to be pursued.

Behold, the timid creatures of the deep,

With elegant grace, they gently weep,

Secluded from freedom's boundless embrace,

Yet they find solace in this aqueous space.

The shimmering scales, a mosaic prize,

Reflecting light, they mesmerize,

In kaleidoscopic patterns they impart,

A tapestry woven by nature's art.

The clownfish, with tones of orange and white,

Dances with joy, a playful sight,

Through anemones, it weaves and it roams,

A tiny warrior, finding solace in home.

The seahorse, a waltz in gentle sway,

A fragile elegance, a ballet at bay,

In tender dance, it holds a world,

Where love and life's secrets are softly unfurled.

And the graceful stingrays, gliding free,

Effortlessly carving patterns in the sea,

They glide with majesty, a soaring ballet,

As if the water’s rhythm has stolen their breath away.

Yet, amidst this beauty, a poignant plea,

Behind the glass, they seek to be free,

Yearning for the vastness, where dreams are unchained,

Where life's true essence cannot be contained.

So, let us learn from these creatures of grace,

Humbled by beauty, in this enchanted place,

For in this aquarium, life's tales are spun,

A reminder that freedom's reign cannot be outrun.

Though we're immersed in our own confines,

We must strive to break the ties that bind,

And like these beings, seek the limitless beyond,

Where the essence of life and freedom respond.

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