Life In The Fishbowl

I woke up one dull day and found I was a pet.
Just thinking about it gives me nightmares, yet.
Somehow I was taken off guard; I suppose.
Some kid said, "Hey, can I have one of those?"

I had this big tank I was living in back then.
It has been so long; I can't remember when.
We heard rumors about this really big ocean.
Didn't know where the gossip got the notion.

He said he had heard it from this older fish.
All I could think was must be nice; I wish.
At the tank it was the same food everyday.
Couldn't complain; Didn't know another way.

I thought the gossip was a big dreamer.
I know for certain he was a real schemer.
Said the net had told him; How crazy.
Too much time in the baggie; How lazy.

I blow bubbles at the kid and swim around.
He just stares at me; Only friend around.
Cute kid; I am teaching him to blow bubbles.
He probably wouldn't want to hear my troubles.