Don’t Be Coy

A petite pen to tide over a tough Tuesday. 30 words or less to the artwork below. If you feel inspired, join me in some brevity.

“Don’t be coy,”
they tease,
as I graze fingernails
against their scales
convinced the pond
of passion isn’t deep
enough to let them swim
inside of me.

Artwork: Emma Femi P.

25 responses to “Don’t Be Coy”

Bartholomew Barker

I think I wrote an ichthyophilia poem once but I think there were more tentacles.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  I was thinking of the patronizing phrase and then the woman testing the men as koi, but maybe in thirty words, it didn’t quite come off. 😂or maybe I just needed to add tentacles.
  
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  1. Bartholomew Barker
    
    I thought it was just a simple sexy poem but I’m not always the most perceptive. I encourage to throw off the thirty word shackle of the prompt and give yourself the space to explore the metaphor/pun.
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    Thank you; these seeds sometimes grow with the right conditions.
    
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Jeff Flesch

There’s something about the sea
I see
It’s a part of me
Hibernating within
I glimpse the fishes whim
While cascading water makes me feel trim

Love your poem, K. A delightful dance of poetry tonight. Thank you. 💜

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Oh, this is beautiful, friend. You’re introspection awes me. I like the playful “whim” of the fish and then the observation that the water is also playful. You’ve nailed it. 👏👏⭐️
  
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  1. Jeff Flesch
    
    Aww, thank you so much, K. I’m so happy you enjoyed it. It’s so much fun. Thank you for creating the context for the sharing. 💜
    
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  2. K.Hartless
    
    My pleasure. 🦋
    
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Witch hunt – Out of the Cave

[…] written in response to K Hartless’ Petite Pen […]

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abigfatcanofworms

Such an intriguing take on the image! 🧡

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you. 💜
  
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yourplateormine967244485

Love this challenge and the poems posted!! Well done and the picture is beautiful! My attempt is posted on my blog: yourplateormine967244485.Wordpress.com titled: Coy Bubbles 🫧😊

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Oh wonderful. I’m headed over to read it.
  
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2. writingwhatnots
  
  Would love to read your poem, but don’t seem to be able to make the link work.
  
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  1. yourplateormine967244485
    
    I will try posting here: Coy Bubbles 🫧
    I watch from below; you above.
    Looking for a sea of rainbows for you to follow and me to catch you fall.
    I hear you in the ocean’s bubbles 🫧 a lover’s call.
    Yourplateormine967244485.Wordpress.com
    
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johnlmalone

I love the gorgeous metaphor you’ve drawn from this enticing pic; in a way this strange poem reminds me of my little poem 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Your charged ideas fueled it, and well, I think some dreams are better left with open doors, or open windows, at least.
  
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Two Degrees – Writing Whatnots

[…] K. Hartless at Yardsale of Thoughts offers up this image for today’s Petite Pen invitation ( using 30 words or less). https://khartless.com/2022/05/17/dont-be-coy/ […]

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writingwhatnots

Hi K, hope your Tuesday wasn’t too frantic. Love your poisson passionné!

I have posted my response on my blog: https://writingwhatnotsblog.wordpress.com/2022/05/18/two-degrees/

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tiffanyarpdaleo

You amaze me!!! 🙂

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Tiff. 🦋
  
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  1. K.Hartless
    
    Thank you. 💜
    
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Little Charmer

Love it 🖤 🖤

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Bridgette

Oh! I love what you did with this one.

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1. K.Hartless
  
  Thank you, Bridgette, This one was fun.
  
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