totem and taboo

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This poem was inspired by the painting of Rene Magritte The Wonders of Nature ( 1953) It depicts two frogs, male and female, painted like stone carved figurines, both lean on each other in relaxing pose. They sit on the beach, and the sailing ship is seen on the background.

Was it last year, or yesterday? Old Totem asks Taboo Who ordered orchestra to play Was it myself or you? We never ever ordered that Replied to this Taboo But they performed a finest set Played waltz and boogaloo So did we dance that night away? Good Totem asks Taboo I thought it was the other day But doubt if it’s true Your got the memory lapse, my dear Replied the sweet Taboo Last time we danced the other year On Christmas rendezvous Seems our ship is on delay Said Totem to Taboo Its getting late, so why to stay What are we here to do? Relax and wait for crescent moon To Totem said Taboo I’ll take a ride from here soon Don’t know about you So won’t you leave me something small Asked Totem his Taboo A little bit of your sweet soul For memory of you I’m sorry to upset you, friend Grinned wonderful Taboo My soul I would not recommend I’ve stolen it from you.

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