A Soggy Story

There once was a little boy,
Whose imagination would not rest --
Cursed or blessed?~ was difficult to say.

Some journeys were only fantastic-play:
Sliding down waves, shaking tentacles
With friendly octopi – but there were those, also
Instructive, like the flying fish, who could not fly --

Sort of on the surface, would just lie~ and cry. Try as
He often did; not one scale would elevate...even
Garnered Gale’s windy' berate. Proud of her churning,
Dislodging force – with that little fish, like whipping an
Expired fish-horse. 

Then a trumpet, from an angel on high:

Opened in the sky, a bright, sunny eye. No sense to
Tear, little brother – one added drip to an ocean, cannot
Not change a dip, for more of the same slop – one more salty drop will 
not lift aloft a repetitious, soggy flop. Realize, from the top, a new world to see –
Now, will yourself some real wings...as did the crab his legs, and go for eternity!
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
the flying fish is more than instructive; he's inspirational. Enjoyed the creativity you employed in writing this poem...have a blessed evening, Sara
DiMino Avatar
August 24, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Thank you, Sara; your support is greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful writing weekend. Blessings.
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