A Fawn and a Frog

A springtime fawn found a placid pond and knelt down for a drink.

She bent her knees into the mud,
And placed her velveted chin 
parallel to the pond 
and the dawn found 
the edge of the earth.

The touch of the fawn’s
Mouth made the water wake.
(and all things in it).

And as she drank,
the orchestra played the pond-song play. 

The whole pond awoke to the sound of the little, lapping,
fawn’s tongue-song. 

A tadpole was freed and ...Swam in the song.  

He surfaced. 

Greened in the dawn.

And surprised the fawn. 

He saddled her sweet new nose
With his bright green clothes. 
And she sneezed him
Aloft a red virgin rose.
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Poteet Avatar
August 5, 2022 at 6:41 AM
Your short alliterations placid/pond, parallel/pond, pond song/play little/lapping and water/wake add much to the rhythm of the music in your piece. Greened in the dawn/bright green clothes seemed out of place but I do love the inclusion of some rhyme at the end. I got your gist that we don't have to plan a good deed, sometimes they just happen outside of our control. Nice work, Cooper.
Etheridge Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 9:14 PM
Well. Been off a beat or two. Trying to get back. Thanks.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 2:15 PM
"A Fawn and a Frog" is a lovely write. Have a great/blessed day writing away.............
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:47 PM
Thank you
Ekwobi Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 6:15 AM
From a Tadpole to a Fawn "One good turn deserves another." A Nature Poem of the Fauna to be highly ranked!
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:46 PM
Thank you.
Ray Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 5:08 AM
kept hearing Cat Steven's Morning Has Broken reading this....that is the beauty of poetry....it ripples out....loved it
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:47 PM
Oh great. Yes. Love that song
Baker Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 4:01 PM
A creative effort of nature at dawn and the harmony experienced in nature. We shold learn from nayure and get along better with all of creation, Cooper. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry my friend. Bill Wecole to PoetrySoup! You'll like it here!
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:55 PM
Yep. Agreed. It’s a pleasant place to be.
Delaney Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 3:50 PM
This is delightful writing, Cooper: I’d like to add my welcome and say I look forward to reading many more of your poems. I am SuZ.
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:54 PM
Thank you. I just learned about this and I’m happy to find a community.
Mccann Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 3:33 PM
This picks me up and puts me down in a different place! Clever writing, fine sensibility. More please!
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:57 PM
Thank you, Elizabeth. I’ve always loved the name Elizabeth. It’s a poetic name.
Sangster - K Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 3:30 PM
Welcome to PoetrySoup Cooper. This was a enjoyable free verse and I look forward to reading more of your poems. Cheers Anne :-)
Etheridge Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 12:02 AM
Anne, Thank you. So glad to find this community because it’s strange to write (in my world, ha)
Fenn Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 1:50 PM
This is funny, Cooper! Great job!
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:59 PM
Yes. It seems so funny. I hope it’s happened.
Goff Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 1:47 PM
Quite delightful Cooper, wonderful talent!
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:58 PM
Thanks, James. I really appreciate it
Edmonds  Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 1:37 PM
That’s so lovely Cooper, welcome to PoetrySoup… Belle
Etheridge Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 12:00 AM
Thanks, Belle!
Fowler Avatar
July 20, 2022 at 1:13 PM
Oh, this is ever so beautiful Cooper! A magical and mystical feel to an awesome subject! More, please! Linda
Etheridge Avatar
July 23, 2022 at 11:52 PM
Thanks Linda. It’s a little pond I remember from my grandfather.
Kyser Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 7:36 AM
what an interesting piece! do write more!
Etheridge Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 1:24 AM
Ok. Thanks
Solomon Avatar
April 10, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Tight work, Keep up the good vibes.
Etheridge Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 1:25 AM
More honesty on its way. God bless
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