Notes About The Poem

Real sharks have different personalities: “Some are shy, some are bullies, some are brave.” Valerie Tyalor, 'Playing With Sharks', and creator of underwater scenes for 'Jaws' the movie.

shark

Listen to poem:

Sharks Are Just Shy Bullies

sharks much maligned, have
an identity crisis
hard to see passed Jaws
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Rodrigues Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 3:39 AM
It might be the way they look at you and with a mouthful of sharp teeth…lol. I have been fascinated with sharks since Jaws came out. Scary and misunderstood, these creatures of the deep.
Anderson Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 10:39 AM
It reminds me of when my child got stung by a bee - "I saw its mouth open up and bite me"!
Dietrich Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 4:22 PM
very cool word play yourself, John!!!
Anderson Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 10:40 AM
I couldn't resist. My word play detector is always ON!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace