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Author: Darryl Wright, 'Fryguy' 
Title: Cory Cats. In honor of my favourite fish - the Corydorables
Summary:  An inspired poem about these "cute, adorable" fish.  If, like me,  you 'don't normally read poems,' at least try this one!
Contact for editing purposes:
email: dfw_sa@yahoo.com
Date first published: 2001
Publication:
Reprinted from Aquarticles:
January 2003: Something Fishy, Great Salt Lake Aquarium Society
May 2003: The Calquarium, Calgary Aquarium Society
July/Aug 2003: The Youngstown Aquarist, Youngstown Area Tropical Fish Society

Cory Cats

by Darryl Wright ('Fryguy'), of San Antonio, Texas.

In honor of my favorite fish -- The Coryadorables

Tiny little whiskers,
upon a pudgy face,
so restlessly exploring,
each and every place.

Sifting sand and sniffing rocks
constantly inquiring --
"Is there some treat for me to eat?
A morsel I'm desiring!"

Another lap around the tank,
to rummage through your lair,
and then a dash straight up above,
to grab a gulp of air.

Armored plates defend your flank,
and camouflage does hide you,
but still more easily you rest,
with several friends beside you.

Each time I have you figured out,
and all I have discovered,
another one unknown to me,
is suddenly uncovered.

So many shapes and sizes,
Stubby, short or squat,
and colored as the rainbow,
with stripe or bar or spot.

Your legendary cuteness,
no other fish can boast,
and to your personality
I raise a well earned toast.

I gaze upon your dwelling place;
Of all the fish I see --
'Tis you and you alone I find,
that means the most to me.

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