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Frog in the Fog

I waited for you to kiss me
So your love could set me free
Sadly you were concerned by looks
Nightmares aren’t only in books

Sure it is true that I am green
Inner strength isn’t easily seen
So my dear I am still a frog
On a lily pad in the fog

A Prince trapped for eternity 
You Princess did not set me free
I would settle for just a hug
Instead I’m dining on a bug

Today I hop along my way
You married no reason to stay
A toad you chose that’s so absurd
Better looking that’s what I heard.

“The Double Swap Contest” hosted by Joseph May

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 8/7/2025 6:34:00 PM

Gosh, this brokenhearted little guy. Why didn't the beautiful princess kiss this poor lonely frog? Never judge a book by it's cover! Maybe he would rather dine on dragonfly soup anyway, to make the princess envious.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/7/2025 5:59:00 AM

Humorous. Her loss. She should have seen the beauty in your eyes. ;)

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 8/2/2025 9:51:00 AM

Aha, it's a pretty sad yet an interesting poem. Poor frog!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 8/2/2025 7:31:00 PM

Thanks.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/26/2025 8:10:00 AM

Dear Richard, my heart goes out to the "frog in the fog" (great title!) and his sad musing so rhythmically and poetically expressed. Wistful, bittersweet and soulfully witty. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2025 4:11:00 PM

Thanks so much Susan. Blessings Richard.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/25/2025 11:48:00 AM

I empathize with the heartbroken frog, Richard, who desires to become a prince but never receives that transformational kiss. Love your creative rhymes. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings! Soupmail.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/27/2025 4:11:00 PM

Thanks Sam. Always a pleasure to have you visit.

Karen Jones

Date: 7/25/2025 8:01:00 AM

What a fun light hearted read! I enjoyed! Good luck in the contest Richard!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/25/2025 7:11:00 AM

Ha ha ! Great humor . I side with the frog ! Your greenness and hidden royal blood only make me want you more !! I’ve missed reading your poems Richard and missed being here. Finally posted a new one. Hope you are well in life and are smiling. All the best, Susan. :)

CayCay Jennings

Date: 7/24/2025 11:35:00 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. So preciously priceless unlike frogs. Even when a little girl loving the princess stuff, I thought the frog kiss yucky. All the best ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/24/2025 1:08:00 PM

Great comment. I’m also not keen on kissing frogs.

Robert Pettit

Date: 7/22/2025 4:27:00 PM

Looks like a contender. I for one like it!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/23/2025 1:11:00 PM

Thanks Robert.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/21/2025 2:54:00 PM

Richard, there’s no need to worry any more. She got her just desserts. It takes a long time for some to appreciate inner beauty. A fun poem that takes quite a leap. Smiles!!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/22/2025 12:58:00 PM

Hahaha, great response Duke.

Anne Winter

Date: 7/20/2025 9:37:00 PM

Oh my, poor frog. I don't know if I should grin or feel sad for the frog. The princess should know that looks can be deceiving. Brilliantly written! I really enjoyed this! Very well written!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2025 10:35:00 PM

Thanks Anne.;0)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/19/2025 9:04:00 PM

Ha, ha. Great contest entry, Richard. ~ Green Around the Gills

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2025 2:25:00 PM

Thanks Gershon.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/19/2025 6:22:00 PM

Enjoyed the read very much Richard. A frog may love you, then jump away fast, but a toad will stay with you as long as life lasts… Beryl

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2025 2:26:00 PM

Hahaha, I think I will pass on toads or frogs.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/19/2025 5:36:00 PM

Oh I love this whimsical approach you took here. Wonderful

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2025 2:26:00 PM

Thanks Andrea.

Paige Hind

Date: 7/19/2025 2:53:00 PM

LOL what a cute poem!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/20/2025 2:27:00 PM

Thanks Paige.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 7/19/2025 11:07:00 AM

This is really cute. Good luck with the contest.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/19/2025 2:09:00 PM

Thanks Hilda.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/19/2025 9:58:00 AM

She probably took off with a cane toad. They're big boys. Cute poem

Tom Woody
Date: 7/19/2025 12:56:00 PM

Norman. Just call me Norm

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/19/2025 11:00:00 AM

Thanks Tim. *lol*

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/19/2025 9:57:00 AM

Hello Richard, This one had me grinning and nodding along for you managed to give that classic fairy tale a wonderfully witty twist! The rhyme and rhythm skip as playfully as the frog on his lily pad. There’s a real charm to the frog’s acceptance as he hops along, still a little wistful but not defeated. It’s clever, bittersweet, and totally relatable who hasn’t felt like the odd one out? I’ll gladly sit on the next lily pad to listen! Summer Blessings, My Friend Daniel

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/19/2025 11:01:00 AM

Great response Daniel. I appreciate the visit.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/19/2025 6:41:00 AM

LOL! Clever and funny!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/19/2025 7:19:00 AM

Thanks Kim.