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HUMANS! Why are you always spying on me? It's not my fault I live in a glass house. Sorry. Please forgive my very UNsophisticated self for such a rude opening statement, but you startled me when you tapped on my window. That scared the beejeebees outta' me. Why do you do that? My name is Sophi...last name Sticate. Yeah, yeah, I know. That's a cruel twist of fate, but I didn't choose my own name. I ask you, how can a fish be sophisticated when I pee in my own pool and leave a trail of poop hanging out of my butt? Some kid throws my food at me every day, so it's no wonder I haven't developed manners. His Mom says I stink, but if she'd change my water every once in a while, maybe she'd stop holding her nose when she comes near. I even heard her threaten to flush me down the potty! You want a sophisticated fish? Surely you jest. NOT for any contest

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Date: 4/30/2017 12:44:00 PM
ha ha ha how Sophisticated of you to pen such a perfect poem I can't beleive I missed this litle gem but it was at a stressful time of my life dealing with dads will. Gee I can't stop laughing at your creativity here:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/30/2017 12:49:00 PM
It's even funnier now...considering.
Date: 11/10/2015 5:17:00 PM
:)
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Date: 11/10/2015 5:22:00 PM
Thanks for that smile.
Date: 11/10/2015 4:02:00 PM
hahaha. YOU TELL 'EM. I love love love how you vented. This is awesome!!! Way to be inspired by you know what!!!
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Date: 11/10/2015 4:09:00 PM
I'm wearing a HUGE grin, Andrea. How absurd! So I was inspired to let little Sophi have her say.... which raised the ire of 'you know who.' I had to block 'you know who' so her lies wouldn't be here for everyone to see. Thanks, from me and my little fish.
Date: 11/10/2015 10:41:00 AM
Excellent, written for fish lovers everywhere. This is a light, innocent poem with an easy beat that carries a message,... take care of your fish! It is witty, honest and charming in it's content and delivery. Emile. #7
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Date: 11/10/2015 10:50:00 AM
So very sweet of you, Emile. I used to have a beautiful blue Beta. Sophi is not real, and my kitty Bella would be jealous enough to "take care of" a rival. lol It was a fun write. I appreciate your rating.
Date: 11/10/2015 7:48:00 AM
Delightfully charming with deep messages at the same time! I enjoyed it a lot, dear Lin! It truly is a fine imaginative poem!
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Date: 11/10/2015 7:58:00 AM
Thank you very kindly, Demetrios. An imagination can help us escape from reality when we need a retreat. Nice to see you.

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