In heavy cologne,
he prowls the trenches
of the seabed.

A fisherman
with his pole out
casting alone.

Poor swimmer,
waiting for sea snails
to catch a glimmer.

Anyone really
paying attention
long enough
to swallow whole.

Sad guy
spends life
a barfly.

©2025|K.F. Hartless

2 responses to “In Defense of the Anglerfish”

  1. Nice poem 🌷🤝 A haunting portrait of loneliness—masquerading as the hunter, but aching to be the catch.

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  2. Many thanks. A poignant summary. 💜

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