Puckered lips
motion whispers,
communicating
desires and dreams.
Scaly silk glistens
in water prisms
as beady eyes yearn
for understanding
and I am stuck
wondering what three
puckers in a row means.
Author notes
Prompt: The language of fish
A contest entry
- the language of fish by Cat.
500 points, ended November 1, 2007, 19 entries
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Comments
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Ah, the difficulties of interpreting...very nice write, you let me enjoy observing the action in the bowl with you.
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three puckers in a row mean that you better get to the bathroom quick...
a fun little write- thanks so much for entering the contest
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Hehe the language of a fish my says please dont kill me agian and flush me down the toilet they hide at the pet store when they see me coming
.Cute piece goodluck to you in the contest.Best wishes
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i'd try communicate instead of communicating
this is a nice entry, though
good luck
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