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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. ————— 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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Date: 2/9/2023 1:06:00 PM
Great poem! Congratulations!
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Date: 2/6/2023 1:58:00 AM
Back with congratulations!
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Date: 1/25/2023 11:13:00 PM
Aw, this is great, Jeff. Unbounded joy and hoppity without the hippity. Love it. thanks, gw
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Date: 1/23/2023 6:10:00 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.
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 1/24/2023 2:32:00 AM
Thanks, an interesting form to work with. Have a wonderful day!
Date: 1/23/2023 9:10:00 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
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 1/24/2023 2:32:00 AM
Thanks, Sara - have a blessed day!
Date: 1/22/2023 10:56:00 AM
brilliant! love the way you've used rhyme here, jeff. my favorite is "inhibit - ribbit - ad lib it." so creative!
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 1/23/2023 5:11:00 AM
Thanks - an interesting form I ran across on poet's collective!
Date: 1/22/2023 10:21:00 AM
Awesome poetry, Jeff. A touch of intellect throughout.
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 1/23/2023 5:11:00 AM
Thanks so much for the read and the comments!
Date: 1/22/2023 8:11:00 AM
I love it, should do very well in the contest
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 1/23/2023 5:11:00 AM
Thanks, Terry, and for the thoughtful soupmail!

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