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Fish of thought MAG

June 8, 2014
By unicornpower PLATINUM, Tucson, Arizona
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They swim in the puddles in my head,
Keeping me from sleep in the night,
Turning shadows in the moonlight
To men with bloody knives,
Monsters with teeth of sharpened steel,
Giant spiders looking for a meal

Sometimes they make me shy
Sometimes they make me cry
Sometimes they make me wish to die

But I always feed my fish of thought,
Always change their water
And check their scales for rot.

© Betty L., Fremont, CA

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WinterRose76 SILVER said...
on Jun. 28 2014 at 1:59 pm
WinterRose76 SILVER, Ok., Florida
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Fantastically original and clever. Nice job!
JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2014 at 10:59 pm
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Really simple, deep and meaningful poem. I loved it and can absolutely relate! :)
unicornpower PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2014 at 5:44 pm
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Wow guys thanks so much!
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Your work is awesome
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Absolutely brilliant poetry! I cant believe this isnt the most commented article on Teenink, because the metaphors and imagery used in this are just amazing! good work