Duckweed Crown

~We used to stalk frogs together.. I'd tell her that in every pond there was a frog king who wears a duckweed crown.. Every time we spotted one she'd whisper "daddy is that the king with the duckweed crown?" and every time I'd whisper yes. She's all grown up now.. a little lost (like most) hopping amidst frosted lily pads one heartbeat above the water line.. a thinning soul dodging teeth still searching for a frog king with a emerald crown~