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Fred the Frog . .rw |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Barbara Olsen Fred the Frog ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ When I was just a girl of ten, I knew this boy whose name was Ben. He only played with his pet frog, whom he had raised from pollywog. He cared not what the kids all said, he only cared for his frog Fred. He took his pet each day to school, even though that broke the rule. Fred could croak, his ABC's, and read Shakespeare aloud with ease. Ben was proud of his small bud, all green and slimy and caked with mud. One day wee Fred got under foot, and Ben did crush him, with his boot. He stood there stunned, and horrified, at how his friend had croaked and died. Next day his folks, bought Ben a doggy, to take the place of Fred the Froggy. He bought green paint and sprayed the dog, then taught it how to croak like frog. The froggy-doggy, became his friend, and this tall tale has come to end! . |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Aw, poor froggy! But a froggy-doggy? LOL |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
This is GREAT!! [the moment of grand 'comic relief' I truly needed this evening!] I REALLY admire those who can do these wonderful humorous poems and the effective/important "reality" writes...likely I can't do either... I'm stuck being just a 'natural philosopher/impressionist-imager.' VERY serious, long-sustained applause!! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I am SO glad that it is a tall tale and that is why I can enjoy it. Unfortunately, I had a little worm (and it was truly bright green) for most of one day, and unfortunately when the bell went for home time, I slammed my French book (green-covered) closed, and was devastated to remember too late, that my darling little bright green worm was on the page from which I had been working. I can still feel his pain and mine. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Midnitesun ~ Yeppers! Cutest critter I ever seen! Ribbit Roooff!  Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
shdp ~ Hi, Bruce! As a Leo, I loved your enthusiastic round of applause!  "I'm stuck being just a 'natural philosopher/impressionist-imager" ~ Yes, that ye be to the max! ~ I should be so lucky!  Thank you! Hugs 'n smiles, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, OWL, I wish yours was a tall tale, as well. I do so understand how you must have felt! That would have been especially traumatizing for a child. Loving hug, Linda |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Thanks for the smile! JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh, how much this tickled my funny bone.I love kid's stories and poems. Brings out my inner kid. LOL 'Late" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JL Linda Louise |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
latearrival ~ Would the little girl in you like to come out and play with the little girl in me? Loves 'n smiles, Linda Lou |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Gosh, Angelo Linda, this is too cute! Something to cry for and something to laugh for, perfect! Love and hugs and my compliments! Margherita |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Poor froggy! This is so cute. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
We have a couple of frogs in our water garden area and it's music to our ears when we here them croak. We also have a fox that comes to our back door every night to eat his snack that my wife puts out for him (or her) much to the disgust of our little dog Rozzie, Your a very versitile poet Linda much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You have the first story in a a best selling picture book here. Much cuter than some I have been forced to read over and over to a little one. Have a go at it. Joyce |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ I have enjoyed writing for children, since I was a child! Now I keep my inner child alive with what I write! Love to you! Linda & Lindy Lou |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Yes, alas poor froggy. However, he now has wings and can fly! Loving hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
LindsayP ~ Howdy, LP! Sounds like you are surrounded by Mother Nature and Her little creatures. How wonderful is that?!? ~ VERY! ... and thank you for the compliment. Smiling here. Love to you and yours! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Joyce ~ Hi, there! It's been awhile! So nice to hear from you! Thank you for the kind suggestion and your vote of confidence! For years I have toyed with the idea of illustrating a book of poems for children. But life happened ~ and it didn't!  You have planted the seed in my mind once again! Loving hug, Linda |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Earth Angel, Yeah, I like it. It moves along very well. Bobby |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
poor Fred love your tall tale Linda Angel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bobby Jordan ~ Thank you for saying so! I'm so pleased that you dropped by! Have a great day! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Lady Kate ~ Alas, poor Fred is dead! 'Twas a sad tale, indeed. However, it did have a fairly 'hoppy' ending! LA |
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Abena Williams Junior Member
since 2007-10-08
Posts 25England |
Hello, Just wanted to say I loved reading your work. I thought the language was lovely and so different to what I usually read and indeed write. It's so refreshing. Thank you. Abena. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
...and a "Hello" to you as well, Albena! From time to time I get into "writing for children mode". I think it is a way for me to keep connected with my inner child! lol I'm pleased to make your acquaintance! Thank you for dropping by! Giving you a warm, welcoming hug, Earth Angel |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Now my grand daughter is gonna love hearing this one... j. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Jim! I am so pleased that you are going to read this to your granddaughter! Give her a hug for me ~ and keep one for yourself! Linda |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
poor FRED! very funny ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Arctic Wind ~ 'Twas a sad state of affairs, indeed. Alas, poor Fred. Thank you for dropping by! EA |
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