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Escaping the Fate of Fish

Escaping the Fate of Fish
David J Walker

Why leave the vast confines of
The abundant sea except to
Escape the fate of smaller fish

There is something in the oxygen for 
Those who dare to shed their gills
And breathe the air 
meant for the bold

And learn to walk upright 
Making the tools to 
Take flight 

Where will our escape take
Us in the future?

How will we breathe when
we get there?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Andresen Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 10:56 AM
- A good question at the end ... a thoughtful poem, David - // Anne-Lise :)
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October 21, 2020 at 11:06 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise. I appreciate the feedback
Sands Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 8:32 AM
Great one David. I love this. :)
Walker Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Thank you Heidi. Thanks for following me too
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