An Ode to the Serenade: A Fish's Tale of Unity and Resilience
Dear World,
Let me tell you a tale, a story that rhymes,
Of a feeling so profound, like rhythm in chimes.
I feel like a fish in the water, you see,
Engulfed in the essence of pure ecstasy.
Oh, the positive vibes, so intense they flow,
As if my soul dances with each ebb and each flow.
Do you feel it too, as you traverse the earth,
The magic that surrounds us, since the moment of birth?
In this boundless ocean, so vast and so deep,
Each fish, so unique, with wonders to reap.
Their colors, their patterns, like a vibrant parade,
A testament of beauty, no words can persuade.
Can you imagine, dear World, the grandeur we'd find,
If we nurtured the ocean, so gentle and kind?
For within its depths lies a world yet unseen,
A treasure trove of life, so serene.
As I gaze upon these creatures, so agile and spry,
I wonder, could I join them, could I touch the sky?
With a tail instead of legs, like a mermaid so fair,
Could I swim through the currents, without a care?
What if each fish had a voice, a story to tell,
Would we listen and learn, or simply dismiss it as well?
In this vast expanse, where stories could unfold,
Are we willing to listen, or rather be cold?
Look at the strength of these fish, with their hearts full of grace,
Navigating the waves, with a smile on their face.
Human beings struggle, their steps often falter,
Yet these little fish, unite, their spirit won't alter.
So let's embrace the ocean, with each fish as our guide,
And nurture its essence, with love deep inside.
Just as we should embrace every human we meet,
For each bears a story, so wonderfully complete.
Let's celebrate the courage of these fish, both small and mighty,
And acknowledge the strength they possess so brightly.
For they teach us a lesson, as old as can be,
That unity and resilience can set us all free.
So, dear World, open your heart, feel the waves in your soul,
And let the fish inspire you, to make every story whole.
Together, let's journey, through waters unknown,
And create a world where every voice is truly shown.
With love and compassion, let's pave the way,
For a future where fish and humans can frolic and play.
In this grand tapestry of life, may our unity thrive,
As we swim through the ocean, with stories alive.
Yours sincerely,
A Fish in the Water
Poetry: Yvonne Padmos
About this poem
Made for the ocean embrace project. As seen on blog. Ref.book ocean embrace.
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Submitted by Freelancer on February 28, 2024
Modified by Freelancer on February 28, 2024
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Scheme | AABB CCDD EEFF GGHH IIJJ KKLL MMNN OOPP BBBB QQRR SSTT BN A |
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
Characters | 2,304 |
Words | 483 |
Stanzas | 13 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 1 |
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