oh to be a little fish
swimming from afar
minding my own business
when they put me in a jar
they took me to their home
and then they had their tea
but what I really want to know
is where’s the food for me
dying of heat and hunger
they returned me to the pool
I loved the fresh water
and I found it very cool
soon I was relaxing
but I think I’m going insane
there’s another net ahead
but I want to just remain
they swished and swooshed
and swept their net
but I am quite determined
I don’t wish to be their pet
so off I swam and hid
and I could hear them talk
there’s nothing in this pool
let’s find another rock
I’m really glad to swim back home
and take myself away
I think that’s quite enough
to fit into the day
Fraser
January 2024