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The river’s beautiful this time of year. The water, so clear. Beneath the surface lay golden pebbles. Glossy green plants reach downstream. Floating Autumn leaves rush by as a small branch gets caught in overhanging grass.
Look, there’s a frog. And an inquisitive vole!
Listen. The rippling flow is mesmerising; splish, splash … whisper.
Watch. The dancing ripples twinkle like bursting stars. Flickering, flashing, glistening.
I see a carp, I spot a perch. Here a chub, there a minnow.
I say, that looks tasty. Should I catch it? Oh no, it’s on a hook! We fish need to be so careful!
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Penny Gadd for the picture.
Click the Frish to join in the fun!
A fish can never take his mind off the job.
Best to be always on the lookout!
Most definitely a British fish
Absolutely, an aficionado! Cheers, Neil.
Cannibalism!!!
Survival!!!
Lol! Yes, that’s true, hence the saying, the bigger fish eats the smaller fish.
They need to be careful indeed! Great take, Keith
Oh yes! Thanks, Shweta.
You are welcome ❤🤗😊
A whopper of an ending twist! Five stars for this one!
Wow, thanks for that Christine!
Ha! That’s a good one.
I’m pleased you liked it Trish, thank you.
I love it. What a clever fish with a great aesthetic sense. Lovely descriptions and the short sentences tickle the senses.
As I said in an earlier reply, he’s a true aficionado! Thanks so much for your generous words.
Neat ending Keith
Thanks, Di!
You painted a lovely picture of the river here. Well done, Keith.
Really nice of you, thank you Mason.
You’re welcome, Keith!
I’m glad the fish also enjoy the serenity of the river (while keeping an eye out for potential danger!).
They do, after all, it’s their home! Cheers, Ali.
A unexpected turn for me. Don’t tell them your name–Pike.
Haha, he’s doomed!
Beauty can hide some treachery.
That’s why I’m single now!!!
Such a peaceful setting too.
It certainly is. Cheers Tannille.
Nice perspective work Keith. You sound like a fellow fisherman.
How did you guess? !!
Although the food chain is legitimate and unavoidably necessary, it so doesn’t feel that way when it’s finally your turn
I imagine not Larry! Cheers.
Didn’t expect that twist in POV. Nicely done.
Well and truly hooked! Thanks, Sheena.
Nice twist, Keith. Ah, to be a fish for a day. Love the graphic you did for today’s story.
It could be interesting! The graphic took far longer to create than the fish’s tale, so I’m pleased you approve!
A fish must be careful indeed. Great take.
Very true! Thanks so much.
Fun stuff… a fish must be ever present!
… and forever on the lookout for those wretched hooks! Cheers Dale.
Definitely!!
Cheers to you, Keith!
Great story! I was thinking it was a fisherman talking. Loved it!
As I hoped you might! Thanks so much, Tessa.
Shades of Mr. Limpet! A truly a story of the one that got away!
… now you come to mention it! Cheers, Larraine.
Dear Keith,
Well that was a fish tale if I ever read one. 😉 Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
A fish’s tail even! Thanks, Rochelle.
This is a highly educated fish on safe eating … cute lil tale, Keith.
I had a smile on my face right after I finished reading. Be safe 😷
Isadora 😎
I’m delighted to have amused you, Isadora!
Lovely descriptions and a great twist; you had me properly hooked! And don’t think I didn’t notice your sneaky inclusion of my blog, with your floating Autumn leaves; that made me chuckle!
Haha, I wondered if you’d notice! Thanks so much, Penny – thanks too for the photo.
Your line hooked me. I swallowed it clear to the end. Love it. Fishy, fishy, in the brook; daddy caught him on a hook …. Do you remember than nursery rhyme?
Thanks for reminding me Oneta – it’s going to be swimming in my mind for the rest of the day!
great reverie especially when not mearing a mask. 🙂
Hehe, thanks plaridel!
Haha! Great ending!
Thanks so much, Ain!
Keith,
Smart fish to discern what’s fishy! Enjoyed the reverse perspective :>)
pax,
dora
Oh yes, not all fish are stupid! Thanks, Dora.
What a lovely twist! Here I thought it was wonderful human observations and it’s actually the fish providing the imagery! Good job, Keith! 🙂
I originally wrote it from a human perspective – the twist suddenly appeared from nowhere! Thanks, Susi.
Well, good job. It was fun!
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