Sun’s Lament

Bari and Sun

Fish, the great Ryukin, conveyed the magic to the man.

The magic of goldfish in their aquatic land.

The man could not grasp what Fish had to say,

So Fish grew weary conveying day after day.

Then Mojo, the beautiful Red Cap Oranda,  joined in the task.

Fish saw the man watch Mojo, and knew his mission was done at last.

Mojo swam alone and was sad,

for the great Ryukin had crossed the Rainbow Lilly Pad.

Unknown to the man, goldfish magic conjured as he toiled over his troubles,

and the wonderful and magical Dragon Eye came along named Bubbles.

The man watched Bubbles and Mojo swim and as they whirled and curled,

He decided these fish needed a larger world.

Mojo and Bubbles had so much room and were so excited,

and when Lil’ Fish came they were both so delighted.

The man felt the goldfish magic and wanted more and more,

So along came Barri and along came me,

As Sun continues to speak of his family.

Wabi-Sabi, the gray Oranda was such a great reflection,

he showed us beauty in imperfection.

The waters grew rough as the man floundered outside,

When Mojo past, the man’s eyes grew so wide.

The man used chemicals to ease the storm,

Only to loose Bubbles yet another Life Form.

Bari watched the man and would report to me,

for I grew blind and could no longer see.

Bari spoke of Little Joe, the new Red Cap Oranda who would quickly grow,

and remind the man of his Mojo.

The man moved me to another tank and soon I fell asleep,

I dreamed of Wabi-Sabi and began to weep.

My eyes were opened I could now see,

but Wabi was hurting and I felt no glee.

Bari hung by my side,

When Lil’ Joe crossed the Rainbow Lilly Pad we both cried.

Then imperfection struck and no beauty could be found,

Wabi-Sabi had to be put down.

A small gray Oranda and calico Ryukin are now swimming and diving,

maybe soon our world will once again be thriving.

Will the man ever truly grasp the goldfish magic and will he learn,

and will life within this world safely return?

Video of what was
(Jan 2011)

Video of Mojo and Friends (Jun 2010)