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Blobfish
Psychrolutes marcidus
Surfaced, an off-white blancmange
mirroring ourselves. Look closer
to see yourself in its jiggling flesh -
a marine hall of mirrors lifted
from the Tasman Sea. Take two:
Under the surface, this fits
its definition: a fish borrowed
from a screensaver, documentary.
An aquatic Garfield nabbing
whatever drifts along the seafloor.
This won't be framed in perfect light
by an Old Master. No angels
or cherubs will adorn its portrait.
This comes from the black hole
of the depths and will crush
your definition of perfection.
Worship it. Worship it until
your body collapses into a jelly
and there is nothing left
but to be thankful for this honesty. |
