Debbie Duncan Poet Free verse

The Ride

The rains had stopped.
The waterfall was flowing.
So I took a walk across the pond.
I did not use my feet, oh no;
for I had none.
It was upon a lily-pad that I did ride.
And quite swift I might add.
For the water was fast at high tide. 
I looked up as the sun was in my eyes.
Though I'm sure I saw a dragonfly go by.
As a shadow came down over me,  
And something landed on my back,
 Though I could not see who it was.
She introduced herself as Miss Ladybug.   
Said she was from the other side of the pond.
And she was on her daily fly about.
We became fast friends from that day on.
And that my friends, was my trip across the pond.



11am Sat. 6 / 8 / 2013

I met a slug who told me this story, I thought it was so fascinating. I had to write it down.

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Daniel Turner May 15, 2017 at 4:13 PM Isn't imagination wonderful? Delightful read, Debbie:)

Doug Vinson March 3, 2017 at 10:14 AM Ha! Right on, Debbie. : ) And I'm glad that such lily pads break free once in a while for ferry service - don't want too many of them building up where zombies could get across on them.

Pandita Sietesantos June 14, 2014 at 2:55 PM Hi Debbie, thanks for referring to this gem! Beautifully done! I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. Kindest regards.

Michael Ainsley November 23, 2013 at 10:50 PM Light hearted and just full of light. like something from childhood's hour. Stopped by to say hi and now good by. Be happy. Michael Debbie Duncan November 23, 2013 at 11:41 PM Hello Michael , thank you for reading ;}

Duncan Chappell September 15, 2013 at 1:20 AM very nice how our minds can become xxxxx duncan Debbie Duncan September 15, 2013 at 1:47 AM yes this was fun to write ;}

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri September 3, 2013 at 3:40 AM Wow fascinating ride poem! But dis is about real creatures neh? Kudos 4 d rhymin too. And tnx:) Debbie Duncan September 3, 2013 at 11:02 AM Yes this is about real creatures,,,,, Thank you ;}

Joseph May August 28, 2013 at 3:54 PM a lovely story Debbie...thanks for your kind words...best wishes

Cherie Thomas August 27, 2013 at 3:15 PM This is so lovely debbie, its delicate & a sweet reminder of the little things that are big to the heart ty4sharing:) blessings, cherie Debbie Duncan August 28, 2013 at 6:49 PM Thank you cherie ;}

Duke Beaufort August 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM I like it that you have the courage to imagine life as another creature. You a genuine Dr. Doolittle. Debbie Duncan August 25, 2013 at 7:13 PM Thank you Duke ;}

Karen Anglesey August 22, 2013 at 6:39 AM an adorable and whimsical ... a fun imaginative write taking the reader into a journey of simplicity. nice :) Debbie Duncan August 22, 2013 at 2:30 PM Thank you Karen ;}

Phyllis Babcock August 19, 2013 at 1:50 PM A cute story you can tell your grandchildren one day. nicely done. love phyl Debbie Duncan August 19, 2013 at 11:54 PM Thank you phyl ;}

Laura Breidenthal August 16, 2013 at 8:13 PM Aww, how cute. Ladybugs are too cute. A very fine trip across the pond, I'd say. Very well expressed. Always, Laura Debbie Duncan August 16, 2013 at 10:43 PM thank you much Laura ;}

Don Johnson August 16, 2013 at 4:25 PM we have the imagination and use it to visit another lifestyle ....well done babe... Debbie Duncan August 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM Thank you Don ;}

Nette Onclaud August 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM This has a child-like effect in my heart and on my mind, debbie... grreat stuff!..:) huggs Debbie Duncan August 16, 2013 at 10:42 PM thank you nette ;}

Donna Jones August 16, 2013 at 12:24 PM I could picture this as I stood fishing in this pond on a cool misty morning.... Debbie Duncan August 16, 2013 at 6:14 PM Thanks for reading Donna ;}

Anne-Lise Andresen August 16, 2013 at 11:07 AM - Sooo cute and beautiful, Debbie - Wish you a nice weekend! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich August 16, 2013 at 10:19 AM this is sweet and creative. A really nice one for my morning!

Sara Kendrick August 16, 2013 at 10:03 AM Enjoyed reading your personification of a frog maybe?..Great work..Thanks for stopping by my work..Debbie, the poem that you mentioned I have no idea what the title of it is..It was about my husband and my grandson and my grandson using four letter words..Sara

Jay Loveless August 16, 2013 at 8:54 AM Very cute poem. I like the image of riding on a lily pad Debbie Duncan August 16, 2013 at 3:50 PM Thank you Jay ;}

Wilma Neels August 16, 2013 at 6:02 AM A gem filled with imagery Debbie, you made me smile this afternoon. Really enjoyed reading it :) tc Wilma Debbie Duncan August 16, 2013 at 3:19 PM Thank you Wilma ;}

Poet Destroyer A August 16, 2013 at 3:06 AM Good morning Debbie, thanks for the open imagery and stroll along the pond. im wondering if you hopped from lily pad to lily pad. Well I know you weren't a frog because then you would have ate the ladybug. a cute one if you ask me.. always a pleasure to read your poems. have a nice day....linda Debbie Duncan August 16, 2013 at 11:04 AM I thank you Linda ;}