The Little Guppy

I was bored in my school's library when I wrote this.

I am a guppy in the deep blue sea

For many days of my life, I swim alone

But none of them care for me

So I continue to swim on my own

 

It's not like I don't try or anything

Fitting in is just not my cup tea

They're all bigger and stronger

None of them wanting to put up with me

 

Deciding to do something different

I set out on my own and found a strange new place

It was a nice enough place, but still a lot of fish

But then a strange new creature appeared with alluring grace

 

A beautiful girl with a beautiful smile

Eyes as bright as the stars, and a face as warm as the sun

I slowly and bashfully swam in her direction

But my worst nightmares had begun

 

I was shoved aside by all the bigger fish

They were all vying for her attention

Some jumping high, others flashing their colors

It was the pinnacle of tension

 

She was dazzled by all their performances

It was then I knew I didn't have much of a chance

But I couldn't bring myself to leave

I was still hoping this beautiful creature would give me a glance

 

But she didn't stay at the sea

It would be foolish to think she didn't have a life of her own

So she took a fish home with her

As the other fish swam away, I once again swam alone

 

Every now and again, I see that beautiful creature

As always, hounded by the stronger and bigger fish

But I never stop hoping to be seen by her

For me to be seen as the biggest is my biggest wish

 

I hope one day I can be bigger for her

That I may for just a little while swim in her eyes and live

I may be just a little guppy

But I have the most love to give

Reviews

Very cute. "For many days of my life, I swim alone

But none of them care for me

So I continue to swim on my own" These lines are sort of awkward because you basically just repeated yourself.

[Sara]

awww this is soo nice! its such a strong message, but has been projected in a sincere, but cute way. I think you are probably right about the having the most love to give. Prove that to whoever this girl or other fish in the sea, and maybe she will realize that you are who she really needs.

great job