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My Goldfish Gal

Katie Frances Hartless
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My goldfish gal,
swim upstream
against the currents
of cruel expectation.

You have the history
of a dragon’s wings,
imperial intention,
a labyrinth lung
of inner complexity.

Waterfalls will descend,
my goldfish gal,
leap them with laughter,
roam further than rejection,
and filter out others’ fears.

You have a blessing,
a purpose,
a secret to survival as
good luck guides you,
my goldfish gal.

© khartless 2022, All Rights Reserved

Image Credit: Art By Lisa Aisato 

21 responses to “My Goldfish Gal”

  1. Jeff Flesch Avatar
    Jeff Flesch

    “Waterfalls will descend,
    my goldfish gal,
    leap them with laughter,
    roam further than rejection,
    and filter out others’ fears.” A beautiful write, K. Loved this one.

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you, Jeff. Realized I’ve not even responded here. I appreciate your kind words. 💜

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      1. Jeff Flesch Avatar
        Jeff Flesch

        You’re most welcome, K. Always. Is all good. I actually just commented on your most recent post. An awesome write. 😁💙

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      2. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        Thanks. Busy schedules leave me a little behind on my blog, but I love teaching as much as writing, and I’m so lucky to be able to do both with my time. 💜

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  2. Michele Marsh Avatar
    Michele Marsh

    Goldfish gal very blessed ❤️

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you. Yes, she is. And she makes me glow each time I see her light up. 💜

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      1. Michele Marsh Avatar
        Michele Marsh

        Ahh that’s wonderful ❤️

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  3. johnlmalone Avatar
    johnlmalone

    lovely; in a way this poem and mine are very similar: it’s about making your way through life, sense of wonder intact, brushing off the brunts —

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      True, indeed. My daughter has that sparkle, and I hope this poem encourages her when she’s feeling defeated or deflated.

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  4. wjwingrove97 Avatar
    wjwingrove97

    perfect 👍👍

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one, and I appreciate you stopping by.

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  5. Hobbo Avatar
    Hobbo

    This wonderful write should be put to music. 😊

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Oh, thank you, Hobbo. That would make my heart happy, as well as my daughter’s, I’m sure of it.

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      1. Hobbo Avatar
        Hobbo

        Not if I was singing it though! 🤣

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      2. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        😂😂 a voice of an angel, I imagine.

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      3. Hobbo Avatar
        Hobbo

        🤣 A fallen one, perhaps.

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      4. K.Hartless Avatar
        K.Hartless

        Hehe 😂😂

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  6. Sunra Rainz Avatar
    Sunra Rainz

    I noticed your poem up on Visual Verse, K! Congratulations, it was a great write ☀️

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      Oh, thank you kindly, Sunra. A fun new find.

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  7. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Wonderful verses, K! Beautiful uplifting poem that warms the heart with such magical images ❤

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    1. K.Hartless Avatar
      K.Hartless

      My children are wonderful muses. I’m glad you liked this o e. I enjoyed learning more about goldfish in constructing this poem. 💜

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