Circles

Try to imagine a fish that’s all alone I’m swimming in circles In my tiny goldfish bowl An aquarium Is what I dream of Eternally And there’s a big square box Beneath the tree And it’s addressed to me The label says Happy Christmas Goldie From your family It’s Christmas 22 January 2021 Contest: Can You Imagine Sponsor: Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 1/29/2021 1:47:00 PM

Terry, congratulations on your win in my Can You Imagine contest with this wonderful poem, I like it and although I usually do not place poems posted as I Don't Know, your poem was deep and appealed to me _Constance

Terry Flood
Date: 1/29/2021 3:41:00 PM

Thanks Constance. I thought the ‘I don’t know’ would be a killer, but I just couldn’t fit it to any style I know (frankly I’m not too up on poetry types). Delighted you liked it and thanks for the placing. Terry.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/23/2021 2:20:00 AM

Good one Terry, you're still in Christmas mood, Enjoy your weekend Tom

Terry Flood
Date: 1/23/2021 3:35:00 AM

As I told Alexis, it’s been in my head in one form or another for some time... just never written down. To be honest, I wasn’t sure people would even like it, so thanks Tom. Terry

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/22/2021 8:37:00 PM

WoW! Terry, Good take on the contest theme. A fish all alone in each setting would be sad. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great evening- Alexis

Terry Flood
Date: 1/23/2021 1:11:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis. This has buzzed around in my mind for some years as a radio ad for my previous business (aquarium supplies) more or less to the tune of ‘Lonely this Christmas’. I always found it difficult to type out in a format that gave some idea of its metre/tempo. Decided to bring it into the real world, with a tweak or two. I just wish I knew what ‘poetry type’ it might be considered to be. Thanks again. Terry