FISH

(With sincere apologies to Episcopalians in general, and Joyce Kilmer, in particular)

I think that I shall always wish
A form so lovely as a fish.

A fish whose trembling fins are prest
Against the stream's sweet flowing crest;

A fish that looks at God all day,
And lifts fair dorsal fin to pray

A fish that may in spawning wear
Colors bright to meld the pair;

Upon whose watery lair has lain;
Both ice and snow and summer's rain.

Poems are made by folks who wish,
But only God can make a fish.

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Date created: October 29, 1996
Last modified: October 29, 1996
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