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 © Steve Voorhees | Year Posted 2009
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