In response to Stein Writing’s
Simply 6 Minutes – Challenge: 05/23/2023
I am a goldfish, I’m orange but I’m called a goldfish, instead of an orange- fish. I suppose I’d be rounder and look more like an orange from one of those green trees up on dry land. Sometimes the big, round orange fruit things roll down the hill and into the water; we all get to have some nibbles when that happens. The best part is in the middle, so I always volunteer to go last in line.
There’s nothing golden about me though. My parents had hoped for a bigger, stronger fish I think. They are trying to force me into being something I’m not by strapping this shark fin to my back. Yes, it’s also a floaty. You see, I’m a gold, orange-fish that can not swim. Every time I try, I float up to the surface on my side! I can not stay down, nor can I swim straight.
I’m told that if I can’t swim straight and become more like a shark, I will never make anything of myself. Yet, I like being a lopsided orange-fish who can’t swim straight.
Why can’t they just let me, be me?
Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words 
Aww, such a profound story Ami.
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Thank you Sadje! 🥀
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You’re most welcome
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Reblogged this on Stine Writing and commented:
A fish who can’t swim right
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Thank you Christine! 😊
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Hahaha! I love the “its a floaty” as his little aside! Poor thing can’t swim right. If they leave him too long he’ll float and then be flushed!
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Most definitely! Great picture! ☺️❤️😊
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I understand that Ami it’s taken me nearly 70yrs to reach the same conclusion 💜💜
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Wow! You look fantastic woman!! 🤗
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Well thank you but sometimes I don’t feel it … But sometimes I feel a hundred but like the little fish we just need to keep wriggling ☺️☺️☺️💜
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Loved this Ami.
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Thank you Di! 💜
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Dear Orange-Fish,
I could sense your distress as you shared your thoughts. Your desire to keep living as yourself while facing external pressure to adapt isn’t uncommon among humans either. It takes courage to stand firm when everything points toward change, especially if conformity seems easier or more rewarding. Knowing yourself requires introspection, self-acceptance, and confidence, which few achieve fully. Perhaps someday humans might share a deeper connection with other animals, seeing themselves in them rather than fearing or dominating each other. For now, cherish every joy in your unique life and hope the world becomes safer and fairer for everyone.
👍👏👌😊
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Thsnk you most kindly! 🙏
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Bless, be what you wannabe! 💜
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It’s too bad it took 64 3/4 years to absorb that philosophy! 💜
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