We all know that Seattle is a port town; SEATAC is the airport. Fishing is a major source of income, even in this day and age. Pikes Peake Market is well know. The theme continues into the airport.
This time I am flying with Southwest since it was the most logical, inexpensive and lands me in Oakland. Dropping off luggage, clearing security. I find there are [brass] fish embedded in the the floor.

headed toward the gates
There are single fish –

upside what?
there are pairs of fish

and a variety of species

leading in both directions

and streaming along
with a turn around at the end once you are sure you know where you are going

with an amazing number of people who just don’t see where they are walking
and into the Bay Area

yes, it is the Golden Gate