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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