Goldfish

Glass aquarium holds
                    golden fish, moving so 
                 gently, looking very 
              grand with their flowing fins,
           guaranteed to make one 
       glow, grateful for watching 
   God's beauty reflected.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Michaels Avatar
March 12, 2017 at 5:39 AM
A lovely little poem; I like how it all flows into one seamless narrative, but still manages to stick to the form. A well-deserved win!
Singh Avatar
February 19, 2017 at 7:55 AM
Lovely! Congrats!!
White Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 1:17 AM
Jo, this is a beautiful poem, well deserved placement :)
Dutta Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 11:07 PM
Congrats Jo to win on your nice piece.
Krampe Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 9:44 PM
Congrats on your win, Jo. Beautiful pleiades.
Medders Tobechi Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 8:38 PM
This flows so lovely. You want to read it over and over. Graceful. Congratulations.
Leiser Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 8:16 PM
I liked this one alot, Jo! Congrats on your win :)
Rodrigues Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 7:42 PM
Congrats, Jo!
Merryman Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 5:55 PM
Jo, your descriptive words flowed so smoothly and wonderfully portrayed your title. Congrats on your 2nd place win! Blessings, Kim
Daniel Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 1:06 AM
Thank you very much, Kim:) all glory be to God alone:)
Burch Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 10:23 AM
Nicely done Jo!! Good luck in the contest! Big Hugggs. Deb
Haight Avatar
December 7, 2016 at 4:51 PM
Such a lovely picture and tribute you created with these words, Jo. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
Gasun Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 11:33 PM
Enchanting verse about enchanting creatures my dear friend, Jo. A 7 and a fave. Good luck always! Hugs!
Flannery Avatar
December 4, 2016 at 8:28 AM
Beautifully said and the style added to the sense that even in simplicity there is so much more. God Bless.
George   Avatar
December 3, 2016 at 9:20 PM
Hi Jo, Just to let you know, chapter two of, Out of the Darkness, has been posted. bfn. Elaine
George   Avatar
December 2, 2016 at 4:21 PM
Such a Lovely verse, Jo. Also, thank you for stopping by and reading the first chapter of, Out of the Darkness. I hope to post chapter 2 soon. Busy with Christmas. I will let you know when I do. Elaine
Canerdy Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 9:41 PM
Absolutely great, Jo! Janice
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 7:38 PM
Ahhh, this is so Gorgeous. Yours and Jan's my favorites so far.
Gupta Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 4:37 AM
small but beautiful ... should get a good placement ...
Andresen Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 3:23 AM
- Shiny and lovely written, Jo :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 1:41 AM
such a beautiful flow to your poem Jo good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan x
Leiser Avatar
December 1, 2016 at 12:13 AM
Excellent Pleiades about goldfish, Jo! Good luck in the contest :)
Green Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 9:22 PM
Amazing Jo. This was truly a wonderful piece of writing. I wish you much luck in the contest
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