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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
The Catfish Bayou Blue swam quickly through the vegetation, feeling the warmth of the setting sun through the oak trees that lined the lagoon. He was happy today. Today he’d let three old men get a good glimpse of him. Just enough to keep their fishing fever alive. He had his reputation to think of. Being the biggest catfish in the city lagoon was a tiring job sometimes. He figured he had to hide a lot and then show up just when the public began to think he was an urban myth. He edged towards a half submerged rock and lifted his face out of the water. Jules, a snapping turtle sat in the shade watching two young boys on the other side of the lagoon. “Blue!” he whispered when he saw his catfish friend. “How’s it hanging?” “Good,” Blue replied. “Same day, different algae.” “Ha ha! That’s a good one. Don’t come out of the water too far Blue, there’s still fishing goin’ on you know.” “I know.” Blue replied as he maneuvered himself around to face the opposite bank. “I ditched three guys today so I’m feeling pretty good about myself. Got my reputation to consider.” “Yea, you sure do. You’re our very own Loch Ness. A legend in your time.” Jules slowly turned his head to look at his friend. “Ever get tired of the game?” Blue sighed. “Sometimes. Sometimes I just want to be a fish, not worry about my reputation at all. I’ve seen plenty of catfish come and go in this lagoon and now? I don’t have but one or two friends. You and that young blue catfish that just got tossed here a few months ago. Seems like a nice fella’.” “You know, you aren’t going to be famous much longer if they decide to drain the lagoon to clean it out. You’ll just be another piece of garbage they toss away.” “What?” Bill asked. “They’re draining it?” “Yep.” “Why?” “They want to get it cleaned up. Said they’re sure there’s a body or two at the bottom and they want to make it safe for kids.” Jules gazed out at the water. The sun was just tipping the horizon, turning a lovely shade of orange. “I don’t want to be just some garbage.” Blue said. “That’s what you’ll be. Garbage and some distant memory for some old geezers here who thought they saw a giant catfish. You’re reputation will be gone.” Blue turned slightly to look at his friend. Then he turned to watch the two boys across the lagoon. They weren’t catching anything, but they looked like they were having a good time. Blue loved kids. Much better than the old fishermen who smoked and drank and pretended to love fishing. He knew all they loved was sitting on their butts away from their families. “Hey Jules!” Blue called out. “It’s been real nice knowing you.” “Whadda ya mean by that?” Jules asked quickly. “I’m off to make some history! Bayou Blue will be FAMOUS yet!” And with that, Blue submerged himself and swam slowly to the other side of the lagoon. He saw the purple plastic worm. And then he thought of the look on the boys face when he saw what was going to replace it on the end of his fishing line. Blue shuddered once, then opened his large mouth to bite onto the hook. There was a small pinch of pain. Nothing more. And then he felt a tug. And another. “Let go.” He whispered to himself. He heard the boy’s cries of joy at hooking a big one. And so it was as the sun was setting that Bayou Blue became a legend. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
"Same day, different algae.” Now that is cute. And this is so close to what I was thinking, I'm going to have find a different angle. Pun intended.  Thanks Sharon. I'm grinning here now.  |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Aww, you know this was excellent, Sharon. It was sad at the end, like that. I am loving all of this creativeness going on. This was great, you did a fine job. |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Cute, just darn cute! |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Can't believe how you lured me in with this fish story! It even gave me a little tingle at the end. Enjoyed the excellence. miscellanea |
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Michelle_loves_Mike
since 2003-12-20
Posts 1189Pennsylvania |
very cool |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
You made me feel for a fish |
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