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The Golden Catfish

The Kalahari Desert has a secret Whispered upon Dragon's Breath With an ear to the cave tightly lipped You can hear it Rising on vapour Mouthed by a sea of imperceptible depth The treasure of fossil water Where Gaia's gold fish are kept May 11 2018 Catfish Poetry Contest N/A I thought FOR SURE I had a winner with this one. Sponsor said look it up. Turns out, not I, nor my search engine, had a clue what Catfish meant. The N/A sting, with a dose of 'old' feeling.

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Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 5/22/2018 9:13:00 PM

A very interesting fascinating write Mo; Good luck in the contest!~Che :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/23/2018 7:08:00 AM

Thank you Cheryl :) xomo!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 5/22/2018 9:13:00 PM

What a unique and exquisite direction to take this theme ... I found this wonderfully fresh and unexpectedly flavorful ... much the way catfish should be served. Superb write, Maureen! <3

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/23/2018 7:07:00 AM

Mmmm Cajun Catfish yum! I certainly wouldn't eat one of these guys, some of the most rare fish on our planet. Thank you dear! xomo <3

Anisha Dutta

Date: 5/18/2018 10:47:00 AM

Really! I didn't know. Enjoyed the exciting information. I admire Best wishes.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/19/2018 7:56:00 AM

Thank you Anisha! Lovely day to you :) xomo!

B. Joseph Fitzsimons

Date: 5/17/2018 9:36:00 PM

Is this about a Coi fish? Love it Maureen

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/17/2018 11:48:00 PM

Thank you Brendan :) nope, Clarias cavernicola, a cave dwelling catfish, gold for it's lack of pigment. I used to have koi though! Rehomed to a 100' pond. xomo

Chris Hagy

Date: 5/17/2018 3:14:00 PM

A little treasure of a write Maureen...thanks for sharing this desert secret :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/17/2018 11:49:00 PM

Thank you Chris :) xomo!

John Lawless

Date: 5/16/2018 8:49:00 AM

so would this be the original Koi pond. Great take on the contest theme Maureen, a beautiful poem and a lesson entwined...

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/17/2018 9:31:00 AM

I don't know how she does it ;) thank you dear poet!

Roy Pett

Date: 5/14/2018 11:44:00 AM

Absolutely amazing poem Maureen, you have taught me something today thank you, there’s so many wonders to our planet and this is one, well written and thanks for sharing. :))

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/17/2018 9:33:00 AM

Thank you so much Roy! Blowsbmy mind, incredible stuff for sure :) xomo!

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 5/13/2018 7:55:00 AM

It s a really wonderful and inspiring read, it is really interesting to know that under a desert there s a sea and it s even inhabited with gold fish, good luck and thanks for reading my poem

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/14/2018 8:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Faraz! Fascinating stuff huh! I think they've explored to a depth of over 400' and still have not touched the bottom! thank you for your lovely visit, all the best to you my friend. xomo :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/12/2018 9:11:00 AM

This is great Maureen. I enjoyed it :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/12/2018 3:39:00 PM

Thank you Heidi :) xomo!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/12/2018 4:59:00 AM

Outstanding and inspiring dear, Maureen! Gaia would be proud of you!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/12/2018 3:38:00 PM

Thank you Demetrios :) sunshine smiles your way! xomo

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/12/2018 2:58:00 AM

Beautiful and loved the references!! :)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/12/2018 3:37:00 PM

Thank you Arthur :) A lovely day to you! xomo

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/11/2018 8:09:00 PM

Is there no end to the depths of your knowledge, Mo? A most interesting read. I learned something today:)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/11/2018 10:32:00 PM

Giggles ;) I only know what I know. Lots of stuff about animals... xomo!

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/11/2018 4:10:00 PM

Hi Maureen, love the poem, so well structured, the subject matter is a bit of a mystery,, but i've heard of a game of fishing?

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/11/2018 5:31:00 PM

Thank you Harry! Look up Dragon's Breath Cave :) Who'd a knew there's a massive ancient sea beneath the Kalahari desert! It's sole inhabitant blind gold catfish, feeding on whatever living matter settles on the surface happening to fall in from way up above. My muse thrilled by this contest prompt! xomo