Diary of a Salmon

Day 1 Today I passed a shad, on his way to Prince William Sound. He protested that I go downstream. But to the current he is bound. Day 2 I encountered a fly on the surface. But it was the ploy of a man. To eat me was his plan. My escape did him a disservice. Day 3 Today I came across a bear. By accident I entered her lair. Her approaches, she kept deploying. And her cubs were winy and annoying. Day 4 An assault from an eagle came upon me. From above, the attack I did not see. A glare threw him off by an inch. Certainly, I’m lucky to be free Day 5 Today the river was crowded, by comrades going to the same place. Because of them my passage was shrouded. And I couldn’t get them out of my face. Day 6 My journey has been long. Against the current, one must be strong. The objective of my journey may end in vain. At least, unlike others, I went against the grain.