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Kerplop

Kerplop!

Tasty morsel sinks beneath the depths.

Lures with its sparkling promise of tender fruits,

No hint of its hidden ensnarement.

Large eyes ogle the morsel,

Owner biding his time to ensure the promised catch.

Tasty sport to be found here today!

CHOMP!

Got You!

No quick escape for you my tasty morsel!

The thoughts are echoed from above

As the eyes bulge in surprise.

Pain tears through the scaly flesh,

Forgotten in a split second

When unrelenting pressure jerks upwards,

Pulling towards heavens waterless ocean of air.

Oh what snares have trapped me

In my endeavors for a free meal and entertainment?

What costly price paid for careless satisfaction?

With every powerful swish of my tail I resist,

But soon I am face to face with my captor.

His hungry eyes and fat tummy belie his need to feed.

Take heed the captor who would become captive

Take heed lest you become someone else’ sport.

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Oct 21, 2009
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