Somethings Fishy (1) -A Peep in the Deep
Pisces (♓) is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which started from the Pisces constellation. It is also considered a water sign and one of the four mutable signs. Being the twelfth sign, Pisces is associated with the astrological twelfth house. Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Pisceans. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Pisces roughly from February 19 to March 20, ending on the moment of vernal equinox by definition.(Source:Wikipedia)
Mythology
According to one Greek myth, Pisces represents the fish into which Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed in order to escape the monster Typhon; they are tied together with a cord on their mouth to make sure they do not lose one another. Alternatively, the twin fish were placed in the heavens in honor of their heroic deed of saving Aphrodite and Eros from Typhon on the river Euphrates. Another myth of Pisces is that it represents the Sea Monster that Perseus defeated in Ethiopia to save the Princess Andromeda, and that Zeus was so pleased with his son’s feat that he placed the monster’s skeleton in the sky as a reminder of this heroic deed.(Source: Wikipedia)
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| “In The Deep” painted clay bas relief by Paulina Constancia Mexico 1999 |
“A Peep in the Deep”
Today I share with you an artwork and a poem that I made about fishes. The artwork was one of my creations during a creative self-exile in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico in 1999. I built the relief on a slab of clay and after the first firing, this piece was raku-glazed and fired again. However, I wasn’t happy with the result, so I enhanced the color using acrylic paint and oil pastels and then sprayed the piece with a clear gloss lacquer.
Fishes, fishes
in my opinion
they’re not only dishes.
A mind, a life of their own,
even little ones-
everyone’s a warrior
in disguise.
If summoned to battle
you never know
what you’re up against.
A sting, a shock, a prick.
Some just bluff
that they’re tough.
Survival’s really not
a matter of size.
This I learned
from a peep in the deep.
–“In The Deep” (1999)
a poem by Paulina Constancia
from her first book of poetry
“Brazos Abiertos/Open Arms”
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This poem always accompanies me whenever I go scuba diving. I really like this poem! I'm happy your fishy words stick and I remember them every time I dive in. Thank you, your peep!
Hello Bas! Happy to hear that this poem is a constant companion to you when diving. Just remember, it's no substitute for a 'diving buddy' hahahaha