Lone Fish

I observed some tiny fish whose formation was a ball,
But one fish didn't keep up too well and lagged a bit behind.
He looked a lot like a soccer ref, ready to call a foul,
But perhaps, his sense of circle had never been defined.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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May Avatar
March 4, 2024 at 6:02 AM
I enjoyed this write, love the last two lines, Very nicely done
Greenhough Avatar
March 9, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Thank you for your comment.
Kerr Avatar
February 11, 2024 at 1:44 AM
You have written a discerning rhyme based on shrewd judgement. An observational work on the dilemma one sometimes encounters in the decision making process. In response to your extraordinarily kind reflections on Wild And Free I did indeed invest a large amount of time on it
Goldsmith Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 10:45 AM
What a creative write. I really enjoyed it. Have a great day................
Greenhough Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Thank you.
Baker Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 5:40 PM
An intriguing thought, Hilda. Sometimes there's nothing wrong, the fish just didn't fit in. Probably a poet. LOL, I enjoyed reading your poetry today, my friend. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry! Have a pleasant weekend! Bill
Greenhough Avatar
December 10, 2023 at 8:54 PM
I'm happy to know you liked this poem. I hope I never get too old to create pictures. Best wishes to you and Sara.
Wolf Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 4:38 PM
I guess there are 'blowfish,' and also 'Slowfish.' ~ One-fish, two-fish, ... Dr. Seuss
Greenhough Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 6:49 PM
I was hoping it didn't sound too Zeusish. The picture of the fish came from Dishscapes on Dish TV.
Buehler Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 4:29 PM
An interesting and thought provoking, outstanding poem! Perhaps the lone fish 'swam' to the beat of a different drummer. I hope your week is nice. :)
Greenhough Avatar
December 3, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Thank you. I do have a few Christmas plans that I'm looking forward to enjoying. I hope you have a pleasant Chtistmas season.
Poet Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 7:16 PM
Hilda, here is a really fundamental and nice assessment of one of the living species! The final Verse of the poem is just brilliant!
Greenhough Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Thank you Sotto Poet. Someone told me that members of the fish family do have various personalities.
Fisher Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 4:37 PM
Such a clever, fun write. Sounds like that fish was just a square.
Greenhough Avatar
December 2, 2023 at 6:02 PM
Thank you for reading my poem.
DiMino Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 5:11 AM
Absolutely! The world needs rules, boundaries, and children above all need guidance. Excellent poem!
Greenhough Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 5:32 AM
Thank you.
Volumes Avatar
November 30, 2023 at 8:20 PM
A charming poem Hilda to liken a fish that lags a little behind was a perfect likeness for a Soccer Ref. I really like this poem.
Greenhough Avatar
December 1, 2023 at 5:35 AM
Thank you for your comment on Lone Fish.
Bowring Avatar
November 30, 2023 at 3:24 PM
What a delightful poem Hilda and so well written especially that last line. Poor little fish - you observed well and captured his unfortunate position. A thought provoking read. So enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Hugs to you. :):)
Greenhough Avatar
November 30, 2023 at 7:35 PM
Thank you. I felt sorry for the fish too.
M  Avatar
November 30, 2023 at 12:24 PM
A simple ,lovely observation of one of life's creatures Hilda! Great poem especially that last line! Debx
Greenhough Avatar
November 30, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Thank you.
Empress Avatar
November 30, 2023 at 3:14 AM
You are such a deep observer and this is so heartfelt and soulful. Made me think deep too. Especially the last line. I think so too. Perhaps his sense of circle had never been defined. Pleasure always reading you
Greenhough Avatar
November 30, 2023 at 6:45 AM
Thank you.
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