
Fighting Fish: an Extended Metaphor Poem
You & me
we’re siamese fighting fish
territorial as hell
in this fishbowl
of love.
You say,
I am taking every inch
of yr space;
I say,
huh, you are crowding me
but most of the time
we get on swimmingly
*pic courtesy of pinterest
Love this one my friend π€
LikeLiked by 3 people
thanks; that’s us, to a tee π
LikeLiked by 2 people
My thoughts exactly ππ€
LikeLiked by 3 people
Perfect poem for the give and take of relationships.
LikeLiked by 3 people
thanks Bob; I’ve always wanted to write about siamese fighting fish but couldn’t find a way in, then one day during a heated argument …..
LikeLiked by 2 people
I know how that goes. Very fitting metaphor. Glad you got to use the siamese fighting fish.
LikeLiked by 3 people
So cute. Happy to your fish poem)
LikeLiked by 2 people
The two of you were made for each other.
LikeLiked by 2 people
you got that one right, Neil π
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love this! Perfect metaphor and pic!
LikeLiked by 2 people
thank you; that is very much appreciated π π
LikeLiked by 1 person
‘get on swimmingly’ I like the sound of that. Will try it myself in the future. Wonderful one, John. π
LikeLiked by 2 people
thanks Terveen; I think all relationships go through these stages —
LikeLiked by 2 people
Love this description of a partnership. It has a melody to it so I could sing it to my wife. (She love it too)
LikeLiked by 2 people
hahaha; thanks Ulle; I love that comment —
LikeLiked by 2 people
This is brilliant John. Clever language, great metaphor and so punchy! Among my faves of yours.
LikeLiked by 2 people
thanks so much, Worms; it’s a heartfelt poem so that makes it easier π
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think we’re all living in fishbowls in one form or another. Love this one and wish we could get on more swimmingly every day.
LikeLike
“Siamese Fighting Fish is a dish
best served cold, or it’ll be eaten
in a flash.” ~ Confucius Sushi
LikeLiked by 1 person
hahaha; good old Confucius Sushi π
LikeLiked by 1 person