Gary Smith Poet Personification

I Am Just What I Am

Here I sit on the ocean bed
Just sifting mud and ooze,
But If it was up to me
It's not the life I'd choose.

It's dark down here, there's creepy things
All looking for a feast
So I live on tenterhooks,
Hiding from the beasts.

To be higher up the food chain
Is where I'd love to be,
But to be a shark, or a huge blue whale
Was not my destiny.

So my life is what it is,
I am just what I am.
But it's no fun at the bottom,
It's no fun being a clam.






Entry for
Personification poem of a pet, wild animal or insect Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
2/9/18. Placed 6th.

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M. L. Kiser October 1, 2018 at 5:51 AM I luv it! I'll bet a clam's life is a bit dull, although it will never get thirsty! Cute poem. Gary Smith October 1, 2018 at 6:40 AM Thank you M.L. :)

Line Gauthier September 28, 2018 at 8:29 PM Very sweet, Gary. Enjoyed your poem. Congrats on your win. Gary Smith September 29, 2018 at 5:31 AM Thank you Line :)

Darlene De Beaulieu September 19, 2018 at 2:32 PM Hello Gary, I agree it is no fun to be a clam. they have a short life. have a nice day my friend. Gary Smith September 19, 2018 at 2:32 PM Thank you Darlene :)

Tania Kitchin September 4, 2018 at 11:17 AM This was very cute and creative and I enjoyed it very much, congratulations on your win in the contest! Gary Smith September 4, 2018 at 11:47 AM Thank you Tania :)

Wendy Watson September 4, 2018 at 11:14 AM This raised a smile Gary and I especially loved the first verse. Congratulations! Gary Smith September 4, 2018 at 11:47 AM Thank you Wendy :)

Heidi Sands September 2, 2018 at 4:59 PM Oh my. You did well with this one Gary :) Good luck in the contest. Gary Smith September 2, 2018 at 5:01 PM Thank you Heidi :)

Sand Blown September 2, 2018 at 4:52 PM bacteria eat everything...worse than sharks : ) Gary Smith September 2, 2018 at 5:02 PM So true sand Blown, lol

Jan Allison September 2, 2018 at 4:43 PM what fab personification Gary it sure made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx Gary Smith September 2, 2018 at 4:47 PM Thank you Jan :)