Sink Or Swim

Into the glare of sun I stare

reflected in the river's flow.

Below its surface, schools of fish,

flash silver as they dart then slow.

In forests strange which lurk beneath

while ripples oscillate and fade.

A sudden splash they're gone from sight

into the depths as dark as night.

How I wish at times when I 

feel life has sucked my marrow dry,

that I a Pisces through and through

could dive and surface as they do.

Reviews

[Flowers of Eternity]

I really love the rhythm as well as the message in this poem.. I could really feel it.
Wonderful poem!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your review, and please accept my apologies for the tardy acknowledgement Flowers of Eternity.

Chris

[Flowers of Eternity]

It's alright Chris!

[Lorry]

Life has a way of keeping us just above the water lone for the most part, which doesnt make it any easier to know while we are under it. An equilibrium of safety woulf be nice, but when do we ever get what we want, or need? :)
To be a fish in a pond, with only the worry of a fish to have. :)
Ah, who am I kidding? All this pain and confusion that is life would be missed... For like three minutes :)

[Chris Shaw]

I suppose even fish have their problems Lorry. They are probably on the look out for even bigger fish ready to swallow them up :)) It's a hard life lol. Thank you for pondering on this piece.

[Wild Rose]

How often have I had such thoughts ?
Not a silver fish to dart round in the sparking stream or under the shade of boughs
No a bird I fancy to be flying high to catch the flys
A swallow possibly then when winters cold days arrive
Go for a winter in the sun many miles away

Wouldn't it be nice

[Chris Shaw]

I sometimes imagine I am a bird in flight as well. Somewhere in my archives I have a poem about just that. I think it's called I am the lark. I'll have to dig it out for an airing. Hope you are having a nice Sunday. Lovely autumn day here, warm and sunny. The garden beckons. Thank you Wild Rose

Chris

[grimfukle]

"that I a Pisces through and through
could dive and surface as they do."
My favorite lines Chris.
One Pisces to another, I know I've been there.

[Chris Shaw]

Yep there are times when we seem to swim against the flow. Hope all is ok with you Kevin. Appreciate your visit. Pisces too eh?

Chris

[grimfukle]

Thanks Chris, all is well. Yes, February will see another year added to the tally sheet.

[Chris Shaw]

Don't that just hurt as you get a wee bit older?

[grimfukle]

I actually am more at peace at this age than I have been in life. The demons have been put to bed, and the sun is shining.

[wordman]

and why can`t you,i know u can

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ron. I am pleased you checked in. Good to see you.

Chris

[wordman]

always a pleasure chris

[Crowley]

I think you do, every day that you put your perfect writing in these pages. I won’t be able to look at a fish now without thinking about this poem!!! Great write!

[Chris Shaw]

What a nice thing to say Crowley.Something really relaxing about looking at fish swimming around in their own little world. Have a great week-end.

Chris

[AYVID N]

A casual observation of the beauty of one of Nature’s creations turns into a reflection on the deeper nuances of life. The silver flashing fishes, their agility and ability to fly in and out of their milieu at whim, the turbulence of life itself all combine to bring on a realisation. Appreciated so much, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

It is I who should thank you DIVYA. Your visit very much appreciated.

Chris

[AYVID N]

It was such a pleasure to read, Chris! You are most welcome!

[Lydia Shutter]

Loved the imagery in this one, Christine. Yes, if only we could dive in and out of the water as the fish do...hide when necessary and show our faces when we chose to. The rhyming is flawless. Wonderful. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi**. Pleased you enjoyed these lines of mine.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Sink or swim. I float. Damn good floater too. Life make us dance and dodge. I had became a good dancer. Glad for the good days. Thank you Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.

Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

I float too Coyote, and swim well, but I can't dive. You need to be able to do that in life as well. Thank you for checking this one out.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this one Chris and you are welcome.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Well take time to rest your mind look deep inside be still and there within the stillness of your being you’ll begin to swim and dive the surface through and through🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Words of wisdom from you. I need to learn to relax and be still. I haven't learned the art of that yet :))

Chris