Ode to the Ninjafish

OK, I've had this for a while and have been badgered (in the nicest possible way) into posting, so here goes. I give you Ode to the Ninjafish! I hope you enjoy!


Oh Ninjafish we bow to thee,
And delight in your ninjery
Your shuriken are soaking wet,
And have not hit a target yet,

Your fins are bladed, razor sharp,
And though you stalk us in the dark
Dear Ninjafish we’re not afraid,
Fear in our hearts you have not made

For though your teeth are sharp and bitey,
And your fishy muscles mighty
There is still one thing you forget,
You are just some poor students pet

Your bowl is glass, too thick to break,
An escape you have yet to make
And even though you plan each night,
Dreaming that one day you just might

Free yourself from captivity,
And bask in glorious liberty
The floor outside looks rather dry,
And that damn cat looks somewhat spry

The food comes to you every day,
And in its own refractive way
The view is really not that bad,
Your owner would be rather sad

To see his ninja gasping, flopping
On a floor that needs a mopping
So Ninjafish to you I say,
Postpone your flight, for one more day.