The Fiddler and the Frog

You’ve heard of Hamlin’s plague of rats, but let me share the tale
Of how an infestation struck the folk of Meadow Vale.
An army of amphibians were leaping through the land,
The villagers were hopping mad, this wasn’t what they’d planned!
Amphibians, amphibians, the folk were in despair,
In beds, in baths, in kitchen sinks, those frogs were everywhere!
Now in his simple woodland hut a fiddler played a tune,
The woodland birds stopped singing as they listened to him croon.
And in the heart of Meadow Vale vibrations filled the town
As captivating melodies came resonating down.
The ribbiting was silenced and enraptured frogs stood still,
Then one by one in single file, entranced, they climbed the hill
Until they reached the woodland hut where still the fiddler played
He led them down a winding path which led to a cascade.
He played until each frog in turn had stepped as in a dream
Into the twinkling water then they floated down the stream.
But as he turned to head back home, he heard a tiny croak,
And looking down was shocked to see a froglet in his cloak.
The frog and fiddler soon became the very best of friends.
The townsfolk breathed a thankful sigh and here my story ends.

04.02.23
The fiddler and the frog contest
Sponsor: Craig Cornish

Write A Sweet Fairytale For Children With A Good Outcome Ending, Ie Nobody Gets Hurt :) Poetry Contest
Sponsor : BJ Legros kelley
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Horne Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 2:45 PM
love this fun write
Peck Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 3:25 PM
I love this, Wendy, and your ending is so sweet! So much nicer than the Pied Piper! Congratulations on First Place!
Daniel Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Wonderful story, Wendy, congratulations:)
Rodrigues Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 2:54 PM
A winner! Congratulations, Wendy! Some great storytelling!
Tefft Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 1:36 PM
Very, very nice!
Watson Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 1:40 PM
That's kind of you, Stephen and I loved your original take on the theme.
Agustin Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 2:04 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me read aloud and then have it expressed in our language for our special child to enjoy. God bless you.
Watson Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 3:52 AM
Beata, I was so touched by your message. Thank you for your continued encouragement.
Miller Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 1:55 AM
Congratulations, this wonderful tale well deserved its first place!
Watson Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 4:29 AM
I'm very grateful for your kind feedback, Terry. It was a simple tale which I thought could be read to children with a nod to the Pied Piper and a parallel ending with one froglet being left behind but this time with a happy ending.
Mcintosh Avatar
February 5, 2023 at 11:11 PM
This is simply amazing... a enchanting tale indeed. I love this so... God bless you and Congrats on your top win. Love, Gina
Watson Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 12:30 AM
Regina, your comments are always welcome and I am honoured that Craig also enjoyed it. I had other ideas for the ending so it might seem rather abrupt but I suddenly remembered Craig's maximum length stipulation!
Bangalee Avatar
February 5, 2023 at 10:51 PM
congrats for superb 1st placement
Watson Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 12:31 AM
Mahtab, thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on my verse.
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February 4, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Marvellous Wendy, a truly enjoyable read… Belle
Watson Avatar
February 6, 2023 at 12:34 AM
Thank you for this positive feedback,Belle. I wrote it with children in mind so kept the vocabulary simple and supplied the usual 'happy ending'!
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