fish party

it's a wild
party
these fish are having.
stirring up the sea.
gathered close
enough that
you can see them jumping
out of the water
into the air,
their white
bellies,
their silver
fins.
the black eyes.
they are alive
and frenetic, hearing
some music
you imagine.
perhaps a wedding
is taking place below
the cool green surface,
or a birthday
celebration, someone
has miraculously made
it all the way
to the age of three.