We have a fish tank at home ever since I was a little kid. But I always disliked it as fishes have shorter life span. I could never get attached or take up a liking for them. As I grew up sometimes I had to clean the filter, check on oxygen, put plants and food when my parents were away or when mom insisted if she was busy or tired. So I would and I still do it as some household chores we perform whether we like it or not.
The minute I put my hand in the tank all the fishes instantaneously swim away. However few years back I met a beautiful gold fish (Goldie) who was quite different. When I would put my hand into the water, Goldie would swim towards me, get his long tail and fins entangled in my fingers and swim in zig-zag fashion. It was phenomenal!!! Goldie would do that only to my hand. Mom and everywhere at home would enjoy seeing it. Things changed for me a bit then. All of a sudden I was in love...I was attached! It lasted for around 7-8 months. One morning Mom said, Goldie is dying. I rushed towards the tank put my hand in and held him. I entangled his tail and fins in my fingers, Goldie didn't swim. I gently rubbed his tummy and said, common buddy do it. He didn't. He was breathing very slowly. I couldn't watch him die. I left the scene...
This all feels like a dream but was true. I still clean the filter, check on oxygen, put plants and food...but everything is just a chore!!
This all feels like a dream but was true. I still clean the filter, check on oxygen, put plants and food...but everything is just a chore!!
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