Isn’t it a little odd that so many of us find it calming to watch colorful fish swim? We don’t live underwater ourselves, generally preferring to breathe oxygen from above water level. I’m quite certain that most people would agree that the very idea of attempting to survive in a fish’s environment without plenty of protective gear or at least an ability to hold one’s breath for great lengths of time is more intimidating than inviting, especially as it would mean spending time rubbing…hmmm…elbows (?) with a fish. (Pectoral fins? Dorsals?)
No matter. When I’m feeling tired, under stress, or otherwise out of sorts, few things comfort me like the peaceful ripple of calm water when a few fish pass quietly by me. I would go on about it further now, but I’m growing pleasantly sleepy just thinking about it and shall go off to bed to dream of orchid beds and fountains, fan palms and a stone-lined pond filled with a silent, painterly array of highly bred carp easing past me. I’ll leave you with this little pond-full for your own moment of uncoiling in calm.
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such interesting and impressive – this is deep information!
As deep as the ocean! 🙂
What an intoxicating poem:0)) Kathryn, your friend might know about the Thanatee Boutique Hotel in Chiang Mai just south of the old city gates. To get to the enchanted pool area, you pass through a dark, manmade tropical jungle via stepping stones over a meandering streamful of brilliant koi. It’s really something and your post brought back the memory. It might be an option for your future trip:0)
Sound inviting
It’s been a busy day today…I think I could use an hour of just watching the fish swim past me in peaceful silence! 🙂
That sounds like a dream! What a beautiful concept. Enchanted. The perfect word for it. Thank you!
xoxo
You’re obviously very knowledgeable about the animal kingdom. I should go study some more, lol!
What little real knowledge I have is all gained through simple observation. And admiration! 😀
xoxo