Black Eyed Goby

The Prediction - Weekly Flash Fiction Challenge 

Words for the coming week: black-eyed pristine underwater
Entries by midnight Thursday 10th June new words posted Friday 11th

100 words

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“Never be a Black Eyed Goby.” 

Jerry looked at his new deckhand.  The kid couldn’t be more than seventeen.  But he chose here and not over in Humbolt picking pot. The kid looked uneasy but kept his eyes on Jerry.

“Yes sir. ……… What’s a Black Eyed Goby?”

Jerry looked over the dock edge and motioned the kid to join him.

“Look down there underwater. See those fish around the piling.”

“Yes sir.”

“Well, they are Gobies.  Gobies rush around the pristine waters looking busy and useful.  Yet, they are all flash and no cash. Don’t be one of them.”

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