Fishes Are Eagles

A Fish I know dreams to soar like an eagle, finds strength in water. Whimsical allegory!

If you're a fish, but want to fly,
like Eagles high in the sky,
Leave the water, dry yourself off,
flap your fins and give it a try.

If you discover you’re grounded,
No need to fret, be astounded!
‘Cause some fish have realized your dreams,
But first understand connections,
Though these things contradict, it seems.

You dream proud, yet misunderstand,
Your place within the cool water,
Little fish you're more than you know,
You’re an eagle, just in water.

In water you glide so smoothly,
Just like eagles fly through the air,
Now, fret you not my smelly friends,
When the eagle swoops on you there,

Just fly far below, to the deep,
Where no eagle can even dare!
Now can you see the parallels,
Of these things which I declare?

You’ve no need to groom your feathers,
You’re unbraced by frightful weather,
Matter of fact, you've got it made,
Just beware the fisher's tether.

—Noisy Wren