The Aquarium

Water plashes merrily from the filter 

Much like a miniature waterfall

As Tetras ply their way in the tank 

With smooth glides and sudden blips

While Angelfish regally sail past 

Gouramis, Swordtails, Mollies and Barbs

That swim together as they share 

The active crowded upper space 

The lower areas Catfish, Loaches and Plecos 

Vie for morsels overlooked by other fish.

Algae Eaters suction their way up the glass

Keeping it free of slimy green growth

Whether lazily swimming in the lower areas 

Or darting to and fro in the area above

The finny denizens of the aquarium 

go about their days in a water ballet

of the swimming scaly finny denizens 

that soothes and calms the soul 

Wearied by daily toils and cares