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Someone actually brought in a fish called Fluffy, according my vet son! But the song is maybe not as fluffy you might hope for.

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I wish I was a fish called Fluffy, in a fish tank playin’ the fool.
Swimmin’ round a plastic castle, lookin’ real cool.
When you dropped in our flakes, me and my mates
Would dash about crazy fast.
Then you’d switch off our light, as we took our last bite
An’ float around “til night had passed.
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Instead I’m fish in the ocean, needing eyes in the back of my head,
Longlines, trawls or purse-seine, so many ways to find yourself dead.
Just gather us up, drowning in air,
Crushed together like peas.
We are sentient critters, not food that glitters,
Taking minutes to die whilst squeezed.
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Or how ‘bout life on a fish farm, sounds like kinda fun.
Space is at a prem-i-um, y’ face up someone else’s bum.
Then time to go, but we don’t know
We’re being hoovered to God knows where.
But there ain’t no water, and there should be a law t’
Stop us ending up with a sightless stare.
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I should have been a fish called Fluffy, could’ve even swam in the sea,
No plastic castle needed, just a safety guarantee.
No longline, trawl, freedom for all
Yeah that would sure suit me.
Just swimming about, without any doubt
That I’m gonna die naturally.
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Trouble is, people think we’re all stupid. Listen, “Far from it!” alright?
We have good memories and can learn loads of stuff,
We Communicate with each other
Form relationships with each other
And, oh yes, feel anxiety, fear and,
Most definately…pain.
But don't worry about it, OK?
Have a nice day.

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from Animal Songs, in aid of Quaker Concern for Animals, released October 30, 2018
Eden Thomas

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Eden Thomas

Eden Thomas is a folk singer/song writer and has, in his time, owned several boats on the sea, lakes, rivers and canals. He served in the merchant navy, been a university lecturer, and founded, operated then sold a hi tec IT company, before becoming a Quaker chaplain. Now, happily, he is completely retired and walks the dog.. ... more

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