The Sharks and the Baracudas

One calm summer night
I visited the city aquarium and
I noticed the sharks and the barracudas
Playing a lovely game of tennis
Yeah, the sharks and
The Barracudas are just
Sitting around eating
Strawberries and drinking tea
How could this be?
The great white shark called out, "the surf is up!" and
The speedy barracuda replied, "fifteen Luv!"
How could this be?
Suddenly, the sharks and the barracudas
Noticed me standing there, and
Standing on the other side
Well, they all agreed,
If you want to learn how to swim with
The sharks and the barracudas,
First, you must learn how to play the game!
Oh, what a lovely sport it is!
Are you from Essex?
Well Its so lovely there, this time of year.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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June 1, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Gregory. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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June 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Enjoyed, deep thoughts--careful of the bite!!
Jordan Avatar
May 31, 2010 at 4:09 PM
Gregory, loved the metaphoric use in this poem - excellent - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week, God Bless, MJ
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May 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Many congrats on your featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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May 30, 2010 at 3:23 PM
So much truth in your words. Gives the reader something to think about. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Karen
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