Smallmouth Bass

 

Female:

I lurk in the deep and shallow,

Calm and ragged.

I am a smallmouth bass.

My mate is the guardian.

He gets enraged and protective when the fry are hatching.

My egg’s high protein is precious to others

So my male stays behind.

I turn you to him.

 

Male:

I am the guardian, 

boastful and proud,

Valiant and brave.

I protect the fry.

I don’t even eat while this is happening,

So I am very hungry.

 

I am the smallmouth bass.