Somethin's Fishy

I am not a fish
Yet in this bowl I'm living
Swim up to the side
Press my big lips to the glass
People gawk and hoot at me!




    By Deb Wilson
**for contest"Tanka Me A Dream"
sponsored by Michael J. Falotico
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 2:09 PM
LOL well I guess this is not a reply to alovers haiku...shiver dreams can be very freaky! Here i will write you a lovers haiku you reply in a tanka [Deb pretends she is a boy] dry stalks wither bent/ remembering flowering/ melon lips parting..take it away baby!
Pettit Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 2:24 PM
That is one hell of a dream! You have described it well with your chosen words.
Roberts Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 7:43 AM
thats cute Deb,good luck in the contest
Sweetheart Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 5:53 AM
All of us who have fishies have seen this once or twice Deb.. a cutie early in the morning read my friend.. hope u enjoyed a great Valentine's Day luv..
Tacito Avatar
February 15, 2011 at 5:53 AM
Damn, well done Deb. Gawking & hooting, not cool. I feel this piece.
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