My goldfish gal,
swim upstream
against the currents
of cruel expectation.
You have the history
of a dragon’s wings,
imperial intention,
a labyrinth lung
of inner complexity.
Waterfalls will descend,
my goldfish gal,
leap them with laughter,
roam further than rejection,
and filter out others’ fears.
You have a blessing,
a purpose,
a secret to survival as
good luck guides you,
my goldfish gal.
© khartless 2022, All Rights Reserved
Image Credit: Art By Lisa Aisato
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“Waterfalls will descend,
my goldfish gal,
leap them with laughter,
roam further than rejection,
and filter out others’ fears.” A beautiful write, K. Loved this one.
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Thank you, Jeff. Realized I’ve not even responded here. I appreciate your kind words. 💜
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You’re most welcome, K. Always. Is all good. I actually just commented on your most recent post. An awesome write. 😁💙
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Thanks. Busy schedules leave me a little behind on my blog, but I love teaching as much as writing, and I’m so lucky to be able to do both with my time. 💜
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Goldfish gal very blessed ❤️
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Thank you. Yes, she is. And she makes me glow each time I see her light up. 💜
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Ahh that’s wonderful ❤️
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lovely; in a way this poem and mine are very similar: it’s about making your way through life, sense of wonder intact, brushing off the brunts —
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True, indeed. My daughter has that sparkle, and I hope this poem encourages her when she’s feeling defeated or deflated.
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perfect 👍👍
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Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one, and I appreciate you stopping by.
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This wonderful write should be put to music. 😊
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Oh, thank you, Hobbo. That would make my heart happy, as well as my daughter’s, I’m sure of it.
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Not if I was singing it though! 🤣
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😂😂 a voice of an angel, I imagine.
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🤣 A fallen one, perhaps.
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Hehe 😂😂
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I noticed your poem up on Visual Verse, K! Congratulations, it was a great write ☀️
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Oh, thank you kindly, Sunra. A fun new find.
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Wonderful verses, K! Beautiful uplifting poem that warms the heart with such magical images ❤
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My children are wonderful muses. I’m glad you liked this o e. I enjoyed learning more about goldfish in constructing this poem. 💜
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