Koi vs Human by Tarabud published on 2021-10-13T01:39:05Z Koi vs Humans is an original poem written on Oct 8th. The blossoms hung low over the koi pond The koi oblivious to its beauty. The lily pads of dark green, brown, and yellow Stretched as far as the eye could see. That was their sanctuary under the comfort Of darkness, the orange, white, and black speckled koi Hid. There were no predators, there was no alarm, Just loud humans drinking endless summer hard seltzer Boot shoe sun drop hazy beers, Like there wasn’t a care in the world. Karl Strauss made sure no one suffered, Not even the koi. Across the small, arched wood bridge, Near the pagoda was a waterfall Cascading over gray mossy, vertical rocks - So pleasant, so unencumbered. Unlike the humans debating the Giants vs Dodgers After they won the National League West title, and Now favored to move to the fourth World Series win in 12 years; The koi still oblivious yet hungry, always hungry, Pushing and nudging for the stray water strider Straddling the delicate surface tension. The water strider never sinking, Able to flee the gulping nervous, fat koi. Just like the water strider, the humans Survive another day, dodging the recurring trends of demise - the looming, nasty 5th extinction - To drink ale another day and toast. Fall 2021 Genre Poetry