Richard Lamoureux Poet Quatrain

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 August 7, 2025 at 6:34 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 August 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM Humorous. Her loss. She should have seen the beauty in your eyes. ;)

Paghunda Zahid August 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM Aha, it's a pretty sad yet an interesting poem. Poor frog! Richard Lamoureux August 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM Thanks.

Susan Ashley July 26, 2025 at 8:10 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 July 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM Thanks so much Susan. Blessings Richard.

Sam Kauffman July 25, 2025 at 11:48 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 July 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM Thanks Sam. Always a pleasure to have you visit.

Karen Jones July 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM What a fun light hearted read! I enjoyed! Good luck in the contest Richard!

Susan Lawrence July 25, 2025 at 7:11 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 Godwin July 24, 2025 at 11:35 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 July 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM Great comment. I’m also not keen on kissing frogs.

Robert Pettit July 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM Looks like a contender. I for one like it! Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM Thanks Robert.

Duke Beaufort July 21, 2025 at 2:54 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 July 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM Hahaha, great response Duke.

Anne Winter July 20, 2025 at 9:37 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 July 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM Thanks Anne.;0)

Gershon Wolf July 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM Ha, ha. Great contest entry, Richard. ~ Green Around the Gills Richard Lamoureux July 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM Thanks Gershon.

Beryl Edmonds July 19, 2025 at 6:22 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 July 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM Hahaha, I think I will pass on toads or frogs.

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM Oh I love this whimsical approach you took here. Wonderful Richard Lamoureux July 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM Thanks Andrea.

Paige Hind July 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM LOL what a cute poem! Richard Lamoureux July 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM Thanks Paige.

Hilda Greenhough July 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM This is really cute. Good luck with the contest. Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM Thanks Hilda.

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 19, 2025 at 9:57 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 July 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM Great response Daniel. I appreciate the visit.

Kim Rodrigues July 19, 2025 at 6:41 AM LOL! Clever and funny! Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM Thanks Kim.