Velvet and Venom

gray0328

 

Beneath sunlit ripples, shadows twist softly.  

Dolphins gather, their laughter a language.  

A pufferfish drifts into their playground,  

small body trembling with peculiar purpose.  

 

One gentle nudge, a hesitant balloon.  

It swells, trembling like a secret exposed.  

They circle it, a tender ritual unfolds,  

the sea their court, their joy uncontainable.  

 

A volley begins, fin to wave, to sky.  

Not a hunt—this is celebration, orchestral.  

The toxin whispers against their blue veins,  

a slow pulse of curiosity and euphoria.  

 

The game becomes feast, bite by careful bite.  

A giggle escapes, bubbles tangled in silence.  

Reflections catch them, shimmering narcissus grins.  

What is it to play with the edges of life?  

 

Here, even hunger carries a melody,  

even poison dances, asks to be cherished.

  • Author: gray0328 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 15th, 2026 09:56
  • Category: Unclassified
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