Shadow Hamilton Poet Rhyme

Under the Surface

Neath the surface of the lake
there is a magical land
cool blue waters with a stake
of reeds and plants in the sand

Small silvery fish dart
prey for the bigger fish
careful to keep apart
not wanting to be bonefish

Follow them and wonder
what it would be like
to live here and ponder
on life while avoiding the pike

Here, even more, than on land
the rule is eat or be eaten
this is the real gangland
the lair of the mighty gudgeon

So, pause and reflect
life here in the raw
do not now deflect
else you end up in the jaw

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Poet. Undertaker November 21, 2013 at 4:03 AM Shadow, a very very practical thought. good humor too.Shadow i always believe someday, may be near or too far we will lose and perish. but why to fear for that.Your insight is very good. (: ) Jenish. Shadow Hamilton November 21, 2013 at 7:38 AM ty Jenish for your time in reading this I agree why fear what we know has to be Shadow x smile hug

Anne-Lise Andresen November 15, 2013 at 2:05 PM - Nature's way of survival may seem cruel .... But we humans are not better. - Well written in a nice poem Shadow ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Shadow Hamilton November 16, 2013 at 2:26 PM yes if anything we are far worse they kill to survive we often purely for fun so who is the civilized one? lol Shadow x smile hug

Nette Onclaud November 15, 2013 at 12:21 PM an ocean bed filled with mystery and cunning surprises... a stirring read, shadow!..:) huggs Shadow Hamilton November 16, 2013 at 2:27 PM hi Nette and Ty appreciate time spent reading Shadow x smile hug