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Fishbowl

Eyes stare from all sides Exposed, raw emotions displayed for fickle masses Fury flashes...conscience clashes Consticting fish bowl rubs fins raw Distorted faces with bulbous center features stare through glass...tapping...laughing This habitat's trapping and energy sapping Nitrogen diffuses bubbles rise to the freedom I seek breathing weak, reminds of that I want most A living ghost, despising half dead apparitions dimming disposition....displaying adaptability Feigning futility....useless utility allowing for a graceless grace period The tone is serious Yet they're laughing

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/23/2009 12:16:00 PM
I feel like this sometimes too... and you did great putting it to words! This is an amazing piece... Thanks for sharing it. I love "the tone is serious yet they're laughing".
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Date: 2/21/2009 6:37:00 PM
Hi Steve, this is another great poem from a talented author! Sometimes we all feel like we're living in a fish bowl as "Eyes stare from all sides." But don't let that force you into seclusion; your poetry deserves an audience. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/17/2009 6:13:00 AM
I am digging this piece Steve. I have told you before that you are a wonderful writer and you have demonstrated that yet again..love the title..I am losing air as I read this piece..this world is my fish bowl sucking every last minute out of me. Love this piece.
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Date: 2/16/2009 9:11:00 PM
Now you got me wondering if I'm in a fish bowl...good write Steve. Now I'm gonna have to do some pondering on this...
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