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The Fisherman's Lament

Sailing across the ocean blue  Singing shanties with my merry crew We cast our nets into the briny waters To provide for our wives, sons, and daughters. But when are nets grew heavy and taut We heaved them up to see what we caught. And what did our accursed eyes behold? Fish with scales that glistened like gold. We cheered as our nets burst at the seams. We were rich beyond our wildest dreams! But my heart quickly sank to the sea floor As I recalled the warning we got days before. “Should you ever catch fishes of gold Remember the ancient warnings of old: Release them and don’t be slaves to greed Lest you anger the Merfolk with a selfish deed.” With heavy heart, I reminded my crew Of the solemn warning from Old Ms. Rue. They laughed and said, “It’s just an old wives tale!” And our captain said, “Homeward we sail!” I warned them that this was a foolish deed But my voice was one they chose not to heed. As they started to sail home with childish glee A great shadow loomed below the su...
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Rain crackles on the sidewalks

As the thunder bellows and roars.

Cars hiss by on the wet streets

As fallen leaves soar.


Lightning flashes in the clouds

As the trees dance in the wind.

Chills and goosebumps rise on my arms

As the cold rain hits my skin.


Birds sing in their havens

As rivers form in the parking lot.

Blades of grass flinch and twitch 

As they are pelted by raindrops.


Cars sweat and weep buckets

As they are left out in the stormy weather.

Puddles form in the mud

As raindrops splash ripples in them together.


The scent of asphalt and rain

Fills the cool, humid air

As God’s rain calms my restless soul

And washes away my despair.

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