Kim Merryman Poet Rhyme

The Princess and the Frog

Once upon a time and place,
There lived a princess fair of face.
She was searching for a prince to wed,
One of noble character bred.
Many a fine tear she had shed,
When each prince came up lacking.

One day as she went for a stroll,
She came upon a grassy knoll, 
Beside a quiet pond, and saw a fallen log.
She sat down and began to weep,
Her sorrow running oh so deep,
At failing to find a noble prince to share her life.

"Princess fair, why do you weep?"
Asked a voice so rich and deep.
Surprised the princess looked around,
And spied a frog upon the ground.
"Good frog, did you speak to me?"
The frog replied, "I did indeed."

"A princess so fair as you,
Should never have to feel so blue.
Please tell me what your trouble is,
Perhaps I can be of help to you."
"I've been searching for a prince to wed,
One of noble character bred, but all have
    been sadly lacking."

The frog hopped from the ground to log,
And said, "Princess, what I have to say will be a shock.
You see, I'm not really just a lowly frog.
I was once a handsome prince of noble character bred,
Until a hateful witch I tried to vanquish,
Put a curse on me instead."

"The curse is that a frog I'll always be,
Only a maiden's kiss will set me free.
So if you're willing to place a kiss,
Upon my ugly froggy lips,
A prince again will I then be,
And both our dreams will become reality."

The princess hesitated just a bit.
His tale sounded so far fetched.
But then again, frogs didn't talk,
And this one could, so she didn't balk.
She bent down, closed her eyes and kissed him.
In a flash a handsome prince appeared,
  finally freed from frog's disguise.

No longer did this princess sing the blues,
She'd found her prince and at the news,
All the kingdom celebrated.
Everyone was so elated.
The prince and princess soon were wed,
And together they raised chilldren of noble
   character bred.


Entered into Carol Eastman's story poem contest

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Richard Lamoureux July 16, 2015 at 7:33 PM I enjoyed this enchanting piece, congrats! Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:48 PM Thank you, Richard! Glad you enjoyed it.

Elaine George July 15, 2015 at 4:38 PM Wonderful story telling, Kim Elaine Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:48 PM Thank you, Elaine!

Alexis Y. July 14, 2015 at 9:09 PM Kim, I remembered this well written piece instantly.You did justice to the old tale because of your unique penn. My daughter loved it. Congratuations on your well deserved placement in the contest:-)Alexis Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:47 PM Thank you, Alexis! I'm so glad you and your daughter liked my poem version of the story.

Poet Destroyer A July 14, 2015 at 2:06 AM Kim Congrats in Carol's story poem win. always ~~ LINDA ~~ Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:45 PM Thank you, Linda!

Skat A July 14, 2015 at 12:21 AM Hi Kim, Congratulations on your sweet win. Love SKAT Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:45 PM Thank you, Skat!

Jan Allison July 13, 2015 at 2:05 PM a charming tale congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Kim Merryman July 16, 2015 at 7:43 PM Thank you, Jan!

Connie Moore June 7, 2013 at 9:24 PM vey nice and thank you for reading my poem

Randy Curry April 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM very cool. light yet intertaining. the style fits it. thanks for the read. randy

Cherl Dunn March 13, 2013 at 9:38 PM A nice poetic version of the story.

Delysia Hendricks March 12, 2013 at 10:43 AM Very well penned, Kim. A delightful story made all the more delightful in poetic form. I like :)

Debra Squyres February 19, 2013 at 5:22 PM Never tire of this story, no matter how often retold. Love your write on this fairy tale.... I guess not all frogs are toads lol

Joann Grisetti February 17, 2013 at 12:45 PM Great children's tale retold. I was waiting for tadpoles to appear.

Debbie Duncan February 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM I just read this to my 6 yr old grand daughter,, thumbs up,,,, cute poem ;}

Eileen Manassian February 17, 2013 at 5:33 AM I enjoyed reading this lovely tale! For the first time ever I thought about how horrible it would be to have to kiss froggy lips! Loved that line! Thanks for your post on my poem! It's a pleasure to get to read your work!

Andrea Dietrich February 16, 2013 at 8:57 PM Kim, knowing your humorous side, I kept waiting for the punchline, but you just kept it sweet and fairy tale like, which was very nice!! I have to tell you. EONS ago, my stepbrother and I wrote a play for our church group and in it, the princess married Delbert the frog but they ended up with kids that had frog feet! I should dig that old script up and come up with a poem for it since my brother died many years ago and it would be something cool to remember him by!

Terry O'Leary February 16, 2013 at 2:18 PM Oh, I wish I were a kid again... very nice... Terry

Constance La France February 16, 2013 at 5:54 AM Kim, a sweet ending to a lovely tale, well done, constance

Sara Kendrick February 16, 2013 at 4:55 AM Enjoyed reading this tall tale in poetic form this morning..A new twist to an old story..If for a contest, it should be in the winners' list according to Sara..Thanks for stopping by..Your presence at my work is uplifting..Sara

Poet Destroyer A February 15, 2013 at 8:56 PM Kim, your poem is wonderful,,, a good heartfelt ending..pd