A Neighbourhood At The Bottom Of The Sea

There is a mixed shoal of marine life creatures
Who live in a neighbourhood at the bottom of the sea
A mixed and varied group 
Living together cohesively and in harmony 

Timmy Tuna and Sally Salmon are best mates since primary school
They hang out together daily, have fun, explore and swim 
Yet always aware and mindful of fishing hooks and nets
In fear of ending up in a tin!

Colin Crab is a quiet and gentle soul 
Who deals with one mayor  f’rustacean ….his sideways walk
Eye contact is not easy to connect or maintain
When catching up with his neighbours to talk

Barry Blowfish ….known to all as Blowie 
Has struggles with his weight….mainly bloating
It tends to get him a little down 
Often seen sadly drifting by ….puffed up and floating!

The huge and extended Pilot Fish family
Are Simon Sharks personal security company called the ‘Pilot Fish Clan’
Their mantra being…. keep your friends close
But your enemies closer….if you can!

Simon Shark is a aloof ,stern individual
Known in the neighbourhood as the cranky old man 
He often disappears for weeks on end
With his steadfast ,protective ‘Pilot Fish Clan’!

Wally whale is the gentle giant of the neighbourhood
He is relaxed, gentle and loves to chill
Playful and continuously entertaining
Blowing water out his spout giving the neighbour folk a big thrill!
 
Then there is Stevie Stone fish….l think the name says it all
He enjoys partaking in a bit of C-weed
An expressionless face ,eyes glazed and lids heavy
He’s got the munchies again and now off for yet another feed!

Dolphins…Daisy and Derrick are married
They are happy and the sweethearts of the neighbourhood
Endlessly helping and taking care of others
Their intentions are forever selfless and good!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 9/5/2025 2:43:00 PM
WOW!!! What a wonderful write/story you have here. I love this one. Oh please, work on part two??????  Have a lovely day/weekend writing away...........
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Date: 9/3/2025 6:01:00 PM
i love this poem, Deb! Such fantastical creatures! They're easy to imagine with the names you've given them. I especially like Stevie Stone fish. So clever
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Date: 9/3/2025 7:59:00 PM
I love your comment Ann....you are always so kind...glad you like it....especially Stevie hehe!! Thankyou so much Ann....Debx
Date: 9/2/2025 8:07:00 AM
Such an endearing story, I enjoy how the cast members give an insight to marine life. A good book for children perhaps, with cute illustrations.? Who doesn't love marine life?
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Date: 9/3/2025 7:57:00 PM
Exactly who doesn't love marine light....l would have to change a few things in the poem for a children's book....Stevie Stone fish for example haha!! Thanks Hilda! Debx
Date: 8/30/2025 3:03:00 PM
A FAV for my list Deb! Wonderful and enjoyable poetry, my dear friend. Love the alliterative names and a story that proves we all can get along in our environment if we are just fun loving and peaceful folk. Good enough for a POTD, but I think you're limited to just one a month. Cheers from up above, my down under buddy. Bill
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Date: 9/2/2025 6:05:00 AM
You are so sweet Bill …another very special Fav and lovely comment! Thankyou….Debx
Date: 8/29/2025 5:50:00 PM
how creative, Deb! Thanks for sharing this neighborhood under the sea. Totally captivating, hugs, Sara
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Date: 9/2/2025 6:06:00 AM
Thankyou so much for such a lovely comment Sara! Debx
Date: 8/29/2025 3:37:00 PM
Move over SpongeBob… there’s a new fish in town. Enjoyed your salty subterranean extravaganza, Deb. Could this be merely Episode One??? ;-)
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Date: 9/2/2025 6:04:00 AM
Sorry Terry the one and only l’m afraid! Thanks…Debx
Date: 8/29/2025 11:17:00 AM
Nice primer on various aquatic creatures. Great format.
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Date: 9/2/2025 6:02:00 AM
Thankyou very much Jay! Debx
Date: 8/29/2025 9:23:00 AM
What amazing personalities you've given to the characters in your aquarian neighborhood, Deb. Loved it, but not so much the sharks! lol hugs!
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Date: 9/2/2025 6:06:00 AM
Thanks so much lovely Lin Lane! Debx
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Date: 9/2/2025 6:02:00 AM
Thanks so much lovely Lin Lane! Debx
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