Jeff Kyser Poet Other

The Fiddler and the Frog

A symphony in two part sound:
the fiddler and the frog
played echo in the fog,
a lovely analog.

Crescendoing as they redound,
with none to inhibit
the bow or the ribbit,
they simply ad-lib it.

Then, absent of all jealousies,
acknowledging their need,
they oft exchange the lead,
and neither does impede.

Across the water melodies:
the fiddler on her strings,
the frog, the baseline brings;
delight is given wings.

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for The Fiddler and the Frog Poetry Contest
sponsored by Craig Cornish
a Paulo Comitatu: 8:6:6:6 with abbb, accc, etc. 
written on 1/22/23

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Ann Peck February 9, 2023 at 1:06 PM Great poem! Congratulations!

Terry Miller February 6, 2023 at 1:58 AM Back with congratulations!

Gershon Wolf January 25, 2023 at 11:13 PM Aw, this is great, Jeff. Unbounded joy and hoppity without the hippity. Love it. thanks, gw

Valsa George January 23, 2023 at 6:10 PM Indeed 'delight is given wings' reading this lovely poem. The 'concert' is so pleasant, both taking the lead in turn. All the best Jeff, in the contest. Jeff Kyser January 24, 2023 at 2:32 AM Thanks, an interesting form to work with. Have a wonderful day!

Sara Kendrick January 23, 2023 at 9:10 AM I enjoyed reading this one. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Jeff Kyser January 24, 2023 at 2:32 AM Thanks, Sara - have a blessed day!

Ilene Bauer January 22, 2023 at 10:56 AM brilliant! love the way you've used rhyme here, jeff. my favorite is "inhibit - ribbit - ad lib it." so creative! Jeff Kyser January 23, 2023 at 5:11 AM Thanks - an interesting form I ran across on poet's collective!

Vijay Pandit January 22, 2023 at 10:21 AM Awesome poetry, Jeff. A touch of intellect throughout. Jeff Kyser January 23, 2023 at 5:11 AM Thanks so much for the read and the comments!

Terry Miller January 22, 2023 at 8:11 AM I love it, should do very well in the contest Jeff Kyser January 23, 2023 at 5:11 AM Thanks, Terry, and for the thoughtful soupmail!