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Poor Old Frog Is Really a Prince

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Author's Notes: Co-Authored this "Poor Old Frog" poem with Liam McDaid on October 11, 2014.

Gary Bateman, October 18, 2014 (Free Verse poetic format)

Categories: allegory, courage, emotions, fantasy, feelings, magic, and poetry.

POOR OLD FROG IS REALLY A PRINCE at the minute his eyes are sticking out the poor old frog swollen and burning turning away he is afraid of the sun only when he sees shades in his angel's lips blushing roses he floats up . . . into space into two loving arms he dances having a ball finding his sleeping beauty the poor old frog is really a prince loves his sleeping beauty blushing enchanting so much he finds her waiting and hoping for her kiss and his release from four legs to two so he can hold his heavenly angel sparkling: smiling in his arms one with his heart emotions are one the princes loves his sleeping beauty blushing and radiant forever and forever Liam McDaid and Gary Bateman Free Verse Collaboration, October 11, 2014

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Cona Adams

Date: 11/6/2014 4:34:00 PM

Nice write, you two. Our little granddaughter told my husband she wanted to be his little princess, but changed her mind when he asked her about frogs. I'll post that poem tomorrow.

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/7/2014 7:02:00 AM

Cona, Thanks so much. You should also check out the Leprechaun fairy tale write called "Always a Dream" that Liam and I posted on 29 October. It is a quite humorous fantasy write too. Just thought of it because you mentioned your little granddaughter. Have a wonderful weekend!! Always, Gary

Danitra David

Date: 10/23/2014 12:51:00 PM

Just lovely. I enjoyed reading. It made me feel dreamy, as if I were drawn into the fairy tale, wanting to save the prince not the princess. Well done!

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/23/2014 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Danitra!! Liam McDaid and I actually co-wrote this piece together. From your comments look like we were successful in creating the right level of sensitivity for the Frog. I'm very happy that you caught this subtle nuance. I look forward to reading more of your poems too in the future. Best Wishes, Gary

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 10/18/2014 11:02:00 PM

Very nice collaboration Liam and Gary! :) Cheers! xxx D.

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/19/2014 6:18:00 AM

Thanks D!! Always a pleasure hearing from you. I will be by your way to check out your latest writes too!! Have a wonderful weekend!! Cheers, Gary

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/18/2014 8:28:00 PM

congratulations on an excellent write!!!

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/18/2014 9:40:00 PM

Thanks Arthur. Liam and I put our heads together on this one. Best Wishes, Gary

Eve Roper

Date: 10/18/2014 8:03:00 PM

I'm with Jan, a beautiful fairytale poem I really enjoyed :) eve

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/18/2014 9:41:00 PM

Thanks so much Eve!! Great hearing from you. Cheers, Gary

Jan Allison

Date: 10/18/2014 7:10:00 PM

A wonderful fairytale of a poem guys - you collaborate together so well my friends:-) hugs Jan xxx

Gary Bateman
Date: 10/18/2014 9:45:00 PM

Thanks Jan!! Yup -- This collaboration is working out well for the both of us. Liam writes a specific type a theme employing fable and fantasy together quite well. We plan to keep working together on certain theme efforts of this nature. (I hope all is going okay with your family too!!) Best Wishes, Gary