Sun Speckled Pond

Sun speckled pond, Reflecting my old face. I’ve come again to catch your frogs The ones that you misplace. You can’t keep me out Your ring of mud and reeds. I’ve worn my faded sneakers And rolled pants to my knees. But first I’ll take a break And sit here for a while. It’s been some time since I’ve been back. I’m tired. No denial. We were together for so long You must remember then, The quiet nights, the fireflies The summers without end. Perhaps I’ll leave your frogs alone And sit here for the night. And watch the mists arise at dawn And give the frogs a fright! Hang in there Pond, for I’ll come back And help you to remember And catch your frogs amidst the reeds And sparkling deep green splendor.