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The "pretty weird"
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The "pretty weird" |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa 
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The “pretty weird” sits like a bloated frog on a rock in the centre of town surveying the scene as if it’s a king and ruler of lesser mortals. It croaks from a platform above the norm donned as it is in regal attire and delivers its message forcefully to those not yet in the know. I listen like one determined to be educated in the ways of its world and the croak echoes day in, day out, until I succumb to my perceptions. I must tell you now that perceptions are based on what I surely do not understand because, as you know, frog language is meant for frogs of the world and not me. The “pretty weird” sits like a bloated frog just to annoy the hell out of me and has no agenda besides to confuse and mix up my realities. Don’t listen to frogs; they’re as weird as can be and “pretty” can hardly apply but beneath what seems quite gross and unreal there must be something outstandingly grand. I’ll no doubt know more when I’ve… croaked! Helen/19 April 2009 |
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Osprey Member
since 2009-04-12
Posts 249 |
A very original and entertaining poem. I know of such frogs, they're called politicians where I come from. I promise not to listen to them, if you do the same to your frogs. |
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critical mass Member
since 2009-03-25
Posts 275Michigan |
Nice read. The “pretty weird” sits like a bloated frog just to annoy the hell out of me and has no agenda besides to confuse and mix up my realities. A lot of people see things that are not in their circle of understanding this way. I like to think I am always changing and try to understand the other view. How boring would it be to be predictable. Again nice write. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, Honey, as they say, "It's a frog's world" ~ or is that a "DOG's" world?  Well, if you croak before I do, send me a message from the big pond in the sky!  Cute write from a South African cutie petootie!  Linda |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
What a clever poem. Helen. Love it. Ida |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Pure entertainment, I found it quite "ribbiting" ( o.k. just shoot me now ) Doc |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
 Thanks "guys and dolls"! Oh, and I'll never shoot a "moose" because at one time it was my nick-name - started out as Moosie-Goosie and ended up as Moose!  Helen |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Helen, This is a good frog poem. I like it. Moose was one of my nicknames too. Bobby |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Hi Bobby - Thanks for the read. Seems like "Moose" did the rounds. Strange! Helen |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: I love this ! I have been accused of being such a frog ::shrugs:: even though... I do not understand frog language either. Once it goes beyond "knee deep" and "jug o' rum", I tend to loose focus. (((Honeybunch))) |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yeah, it's a bugger ain't it? Being a frog I mean and not understanding frog language. Never mind - losing focus is a saviour sometimes so perhaps a good way to go. Thanks for the read. Helen |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
nice write with a grand ending...enjoyed immensely |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*chuckling* I fear I fall into the category of weird. And with that flu goin' round, I was indeed sounding like one. I see your critique flag is on, so I offer now advice: Staunch yourself and kiss the frogs--weird or not, therein might be a prince!  Always a delight to read you! |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
It’s raining finally where I live and we have a lot of frogs croaking. The elections are due too, apt reading for the situation. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Helen, you have written a great story about the frog. Much enjoyed. I have heard that a lot of nice things might happen if you kiss a frog as Serenity Blaze suggests. Love to you dear Lady. Lindsay |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Thanks Serenity, Prasad and Lindsay! Yep, I do kiss the frogs but of princes there are none! Not surprising considering the fact that I'm not a princess. Helen |
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