FINS AND PETALS

Golden sunlight reflects on the evanescent ripples

The water is clear and blue

 Safe under the  shadow  of the  pink lotus

With fins swaying and gills smiling

The little fishes dance in bliss !   

PALE NOVEMBER MOON

Reflecting on the cold pond

Ripples wriggle

The fish swim below

Deep within the still mind

The  pale November moon ! 

FISH ASHORE

The time has come and the tide has receded

The baren rocks are all exposed

A fish caught between rocks and sand

Where can I swim today?

My gills are dry and muddy

My heart is clogged with purple blood

My my scales are peeling

 And my fins flutter in the cold empty air

How long will this agnoy last

How long will the celestial fisherman play?