Paper fish

A variation on another poem I wrote.

With metallic clouds,

darkness gathers.

From the tumbling sky,

my shoulders splatter.

Street puddles boil

and gutters clatter,

while bullfrogs assert:

What does it matter?

The vat in the sky is now released

to soggy sidewalks and mirrored streets.

And neon lights flaunt lucent streaks.

Had water been wine, could I serve a feast?

For today,

I compare myself to a corporate fish

whose shoes go squeak

and swoosh and swish

near buildings that sit

like sunken ships.

So I'll mop up my misery

and swim away

through chlorinated walkways

this wet Wednesday.

It's down to a drizzle,

though come what may,

I'm a sidewalk fish

in this city today.

Reviews

[Neville]

A thoroughly enjoyable little poem and a great image to go hand in hand along those dank, dark and seemingly very moist sidewalks.... Neville

[Relic]

Thanks very much, Neville.

[Neville]

pleasure..

[Mrudula Rani]

I love rain, your walk through the rainy city is a marvelous experience, you made me feel like a paper fish as well. The images you present with perfection makes it a delightful reading.

[Relic]

Thank you, Mrudula.

[Mrudula Rani]

It is entirely My pleasure.

[Aesthetic Trash]

It was the title that dragged me here. It's beautifully written and I feel that the title suits it well. It truly is enchanting.

Best of luck, Relic.

[Relic]

Thank you very much.

[Aesthetic Trash]

No problem. Thank you for the lovely peice of fine literature.

[ZakLeonRamsey]

I don't what this poem means and I don't know what a paper fish is, I've never had one nor made one, (Is it a fish made out of newspaper or something like that?) but I still enjoy it, rest assured.

[Relic]

This will give you an idea of what paper fish are.
Thanks for the review.
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/paper-fish/

[ZakLeonRamsey]

Ah, thank you. Just checked it out and I'm seeing what you mean by paper fish.

[RomaJ]

Nice.

I can't help but keep a cheerful disposition, while reading this, which can be trying at times; especially during inclement weather.

I shall remember that if ever I am caught up in a rainstorm, just trying to make my way home.

Although, some people could be inconsiderate b******s, during times like that. haha

I like the thought of the paper fish. The flow and rhythm in this piece is lovely. The imagery, beginning with the "raccoon colored clouds" "the bull frogs" and so on. Makes it whimsical and colorful.

Beautifully written Relic.

[Karmee]

Oh I love this! Such vivid imagery and so creative. I like your unique style. The title drew me in. Awesome writing!

[Relic]

Thanks so much spacey. :)

[Karmee]

No Problem.

[drew garner]

The imagery of this is amazing! Makes me think of E.E. Cummings mixed with Hart Crane.

[Relic]

Thanks very much drew, I appreciate the review.

[DIVYA]

The imagery in this poem is awesome. Building as sunken ships, chlorinated sidewalks and paper fish...simply a pleasure to read.

[Relic]

Thank you DIVYA. :)

[DIVYA]

The pleasure is mine. You are welcome. :)

[NotaRabbit19]

This poem, like your other works that I've had the pleasure of reading, creates the most extraordinary mental images. Well done.

[Relic]

Thank you very much. :)

[Corset]

Ah, a place to leave a comment, but the comment isn't for this poem which is wonderful btw, it for the one titled "Thank you" ...which we are unable to say "no, don't go"