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CAMERON SCOTT

5 Laws of Fish

First Law of Fish

Fish in the river shall remain in the river unless

acted upon by an outside force. Force of nature.

Failure of dam. Flood. Famine. Kingfishers.

Fortune favors the bold, but bold fish find hooks

driven home. Talons in back, flopping through sky.

Cold fish, warm fish, cod fish, fried fish, god fish.

Fish, an object of affection and will remain

so over time, in shapes and symbols which

alter in sunlight and shade. To fish or not to

fish is no longer a question, but a modifier.

Yes, today. Yes, tomorrow. Forever, yes. Fish…


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