Speak, Memory: We Bring Democracy To The Fish -- Donald Hall

We Bring Democracy To The Fish -- Donald Hall

(Poem #30)We Bring Democracy To The Fish

 It is unacceptable that fish prey on each other.
 For their comfort and safety, we will liberate them
 into fishfarms with secure, durable boundaries
 that exclude predators. Our care will provide 
 for their liberty, health, happiness, and nutrition.
 Of course all creatures need to feel useful.
 At maturity the fish will discover their purposes.