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Frog in the Fog

I waited for you to kiss me
So your love could set me free
Sadly you were concerned by looks
Nightmares aren’t only in books

Sure it is true that I am green
Inner strength isn’t easily seen
So my dear I am still a frog
On a lily pad in the fog

A Prince trapped for eternity 
You Princess did not set me free
I would settle for just a hug
Instead I’m dining on a bug

Today I hop along my way
You married no reason to stay
A toad you chose that’s so absurd
Better looking that’s what I heard.

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Susan Ashley Date: 7/26/2025 8:10:00 AM Dear Richard, my heart goes out to the "frog in the fog" (great title!) and his sad musing so rhythmically and poetically expressed. Wistful, bittersweet and soulfully witty. Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan
Sam Kauffman Date: 7/25/2025 11:48:00 AM I empathize with the heartbroken frog, Richard, who desires to become a prince but never receives that transformational kiss. Love your creative rhymes. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings! Soupmail.
Karen Jones Date: 7/25/2025 8:01:00 AM What a fun light hearted read! I enjoyed! Good luck in the contest Richard!
Susan Lawrence Date: 7/25/2025 7:11:00 AM Ha ha ! Great humor . I side with the frog ! Your greenness and hidden royal blood only make me want you more !! I’ve missed reading your poems Richard and missed being here. Finally posted a new one. Hope you are well in life and are smiling. All the best, Susan. :)
CayCay Jennings Date: 7/24/2025 11:35:00 AM I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. So preciously priceless unlike frogs. Even when a little girl loving the princess stuff, I thought the frog kiss yucky. All the best ... CayCay
Robert Pettit Date: 7/22/2025 4:27:00 PM Looks like a contender. I for one like it!
Duke Beaufort Date: 7/21/2025 2:54:00 PM Richard, there’s no need to worry any more. She got her just desserts. It takes a long time for some to appreciate inner beauty. A fun poem that takes quite a leap. Smiles!!
Anne Winter Date: 7/20/2025 9:37:00 PM Oh my, poor frog. I don't know if I should grin or feel sad for the frog. The princess should know that looks can be deceiving. Brilliantly written! I really enjoyed this! Very well written!
Gershon Wolf Date: 7/19/2025 9:04:00 PM Ha, ha. Great contest entry, Richard. ~ Green Around the Gills
Beryl Edmonds Date: 7/19/2025 6:22:00 PM Enjoyed the read very much Richard. A frog may love you, then jump away fast, but a toad will stay with you as long as life lasts… Beryl
Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/19/2025 5:36:00 PM Oh I love this whimsical approach you took here. Wonderful
Paige Hind Date: 7/19/2025 2:53:00 PM LOL what a cute poem!
Hilda Greenhough Date: 7/19/2025 11:07:00 AM This is really cute. Good luck with the contest.
Tom Woody Date: 7/19/2025 9:58:00 AM She probably took off with a cane toad. They're big boys. Cute poem
Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 7/19/2025 9:57:00 AM Hello Richard, This one had me grinning and nodding along for you managed to give that classic fairy tale a wonderfully witty twist! The rhyme and rhythm skip as playfully as the frog on his lily pad. There’s a real charm to the frog’s acceptance as he hops along, still a little wistful but not defeated. It’s clever, bittersweet, and totally relatable who hasn’t felt like the odd one out? I’ll gladly sit on the next lily pad to listen! Summer Blessings, My Friend Daniel
Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/19/2025 6:41:00 AM LOL! Clever and funny!

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