Ralf and his Octagonal Fish.

The fish had several sides. It was a mystery how many there were, (unless you counted them).

Ralf and his Octagonal Fish.

Ralf had a fish,

he had borrowed it

from the library.

But

when he stamped the library card

it was quite a shock

to the fish,

fish was somewhat angered.

and

he said so

in no uncertain terms.

Ralph was crest fallen.

He never got over it.

Reviews

[TLK]

"He never got over it" really makes this piece something lasting. Some excellent small-form surrealism. But not so surreal that it makes no sense.

[forevermore1218]

this is really cool and neat.
I like this kid's style and wish that most kids were this smart.

totally awesome :)

[Wild Willow Blue]

I love poems like this! This makes perfect sense to me (I don't know what these other guys are talking about). I love the little story and the pictures this piece shares. It made me smile. Thank you for letting me read your work.

[Odayin]

Oh dear God, the poor guy never got over it. What to do, what to do...tsk...tsk...
Oh I know! Maybe write a poem that makes sense next time! I used to wonder how everyone was so good on this website...you made me stop wondering...thanks...ken

[Crifa]

What the does this mean? Like I lost IQ points reading this. I have never seen something so random and irrelevant in my entire life. AND I HAVE 2 YOUNGER SIBLINGS WHO COULDN'T TALK FOR SEVERAL YEARS. This poem makes me question how many people have a IQ of over 60.

[Ric Allberry]

What a very strange poem. I'm not really sure how to take it. What does it mean? Does it mean anything at all? Even if it doesn't, it certainly puts me on my guard next time I want to borrow a fish from my library....