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Toad

Toad

"The fables always recount the same ode.
Every woman dreams of a prince charming
Who is the fruit of a kiss on a toad.
Their sudden love will never stop burning.

Who bets on such a metamorphosis?
Faith of batrachian! It's foolishness!
No pretty lady wants to put a kiss
On a petty frog to find happiness.

If she were existing; pure happenstance
Only at the right dusk, at the right dew.
Only at the right dawn, at the right dance.
Love is not for me. This is what is true."

So spoke an old toad until the last hour
Before a kiss fell, sweet like a flower.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Daisy Silk Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 9:44 PM
Such a beautiful sonnet and your creative writing always has me on my toes. What an enchanting romantic tale. Absolutely beautiful
Empress Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 6:48 AM
What a most creative and artistic sonnet this is! I am truly loving the depth of this write and your rhymes that are truly captivating: most women dream of a prince charming” My favorite lines here are “ only at the right dusk at the right dew” “ so spoke an old toad until the last hour” ah the cadence and flow and rhythm there truly is impeccable: loved this
Ormulyce Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 7:31 AM
Thank you so much. Your appreciation means a lot.
Sharma  Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Wow, what a beautifully vibrant sonnet this is, perfectly capturing the essence of the 'The Princess and the Frog' tale, yet describing the feelings in a very profound perspective.. Love is for everyone.. I definitely enjoyed reading this so much! So artistic!
Ormulyce Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 5:02 AM
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed reading it.
Bowring Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 3:28 AM
Wow! This is a great sonnet. So clever with great skill. The use of volta is pure class. I am putting this in my faves for when I attempt my first ever sonnet as I find it personally inspiring! Thank you for sharing.
Ormulyce Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 5:03 AM
Thank you so much. I feel honored to inspire you.
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