Debjani Mitra Poet Rhyme

Goldfish In Bowl

Confined in a  bowl of silver bubbles 
human eyes to view, hurled and thrown 
round and round, aimless drift in orbits 
a prison of luminous water to swim alone

Can I jump.out of my gulping waters
from cocoon, a butterfly waiting to escape 
fly out like birds, breathing above water 
Can I wade upstream sinking in red tape?

Floating homesick in my isolated world, 
zigzag I keep swaying, trapped in glass
thoughts sail a blanket of ocean waves
slithering I pass,  freedom in death , Alas!


Dated 14th March 2020
GIF no 3 Orange Goldfish 
Sponsor	William Kekaula
Contest Name	GIF With Your Best Anything

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Sonia Walker March 21, 2020 at 10:21 AM Debjani, now we know why we feel sorry for the lone "goldfish in the bowl." Your poem reflects the sadness of this fish as it lives within a confining space. Congratulations on your placement. All the best, Sonia.

Juliet Ligon March 17, 2020 at 9:38 PM Sad reality that their freedom from the bowl ends in death. Makes one wonder if it's better to stay where you're placed. Enjoyed your poem.

Eve Roper March 17, 2020 at 1:17 AM Debjani, congratulations on your awesome win with this beautiful verse. Hugs Eve

Ralph Sergi March 16, 2020 at 3:32 PM Debjani: Whenever I see a fish n a bowl or tank , I will always think of your beautiful sad poem!

William Kelii Kekaula March 14, 2020 at 4:07 PM Simply magnificent, Debjani, artfully expressed throughout with precious imagery--beautiful and worthy indeed to be in 1st place, my thanks for your participation, Aloha, William

Caren Krutsinger March 14, 2020 at 3:52 AM I have enjoyed this personification poem. Especially: "Can I jump.out of my gulping waters from cocoon, a butterfly waiting to escape fly out like birds, breathing above water Can I wade upstream sinking in red tape"