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The Tale of Two Toads and Me
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The Tale of Two Toads and Me |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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On a late night stroll in the garden, what did I chance to see? Two toads sitting on pale green stones, staring quietly back at me. Not ordinary stone sitting toads they be, for they chose ancient Paleozoic stones, Wills Creek Silurian, a color of soft sea-foam green. Time traveled thoughts bounced back and forth between these two toads and me. It seemed they could read my mind, no barriers between us, though I'm sure there ought to be. Our auras converged and overlapped into an undulating light even fireflies could see. This was no ordinary garden stroll, not for these two toads, nor for me. And if you think this midnite tale is just some runaway fantasy, I invite you to my garden at night, where vibrant auras you shall see. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, It's okay to talk to those toads, just don't touch them. They'll give you warts. Love Doctor Bobby |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, no way Jose. I pick'em up all the time! They are so cute. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Don’t you know nothing Kacy? They’re just biding their time. Nah, I was just lying. Toads don't give you warts. Toads are great, they eat harmful insects. Love Bobby |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Very cool poem, Kacy! It brings me back to the Frog and Toad stories I used to read to kids! How I loved those stories! Now, I don't know about how toads communicate with people, but it sure seems like dogs and cats do, and maybe some plants, as well! Now, if that doesn't sound... Have a great day, Kacy! Thanks for the enjoyable poem. cathy |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I want to see them with you. I don't want to hold them, but I want to see them. Alison |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
Love your poem, I too like toads and think they are cute, I thought it was frogs that gave you warts. Maybe it's the part of the country you are from. just for laughs. Love 'un stuff Billie C. |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Sounds as if you have a magical garden, I adored this enchanting poem. Heart2Heart |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I believe! I believe! ~ and the most radiant aura in your garden must be that of the Midnitesun! Perhaps, some evening, I could join you and together we could commune with the flora and fauna in blissful harmony.  Love & Garden Light, Linda  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks for hopping by! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I love it, Love It, LOVE IT, LLLLLOVVVVVE ITTTTT!!!!! I am smiling deeply and happily and picturing and hearing and sensing the communication amongst the beautiful trio in a colourful garden setting. I don't believe, for one moment, that it is a runaway fantasy! I believe EVERY SINGLE WORD OF IT! I, too, love toads, but have never been so blessed, to meet 2 together, least of all sitting on the same stone, the little darlings! This is one of my VERY, VERY, VERY favourite poems of yours and off it goes to join all the other Kacy poems in my Kacy folder and to be hauled out whenever I want to relive it. Thank you. Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, and I meant to say that I absolutely loved your reply about hopping by! Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most fine slice of real (and 'mystic') life 'impressionism'! applause!! |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, this is delightful, I want to be there with you too for the toad and aura midnight party! I would hold them too, in sheer gratitude for eating tons of mosquitos. Of course the whole garden was holding its breath to listen to your conversation! And did you see a few flowers opening a petal or two to hear better? Tender here the awareness of all things interacting ... Beautiful! Love and hugs ... I feel like skipping through your garden with the toads as guides ...  Margherita  |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
er, Kacy, you haven't been licking toad lately, have you?  Just askin'... |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Came back to re-enjoy and saw that I misread one part and that they weren't both on the same stone. I think I was too blown away by the absolute delight to have read it properly. Both on their own stone, I am now re-arranging the picture, and it is every bit as beautiful as when I misread it. Love the title too! Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hey Mike, I'm a vegetarian! No toad licking or toad stew for me. Margherita, it would be fun to have a poet party in a garden! The vegetable garden seems to smile more now because the toads eat some of the nasty bugs. I have less flowers than planned or planted, because there's a dozen or so wild rabbits eating various blooms! They loved the red verbena, and now this morning, a very young dumb bunny was eating my fuschia flowers! Bruce, thanks for hopping by for garden fun. LOL Diana, they were each 'on their own stone' but less than a foot apart, one medium and one large toad. Something tells me there might be more, but they don't show themselves much during the daytime, and this is all I've seen so far...these two who just sat and stared at me. I always walk around the garden at night, especially on full moon nights when you don't need a flashlight, to watch the critters that are prowling about the yard. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Enjoying this...especially the auras!  |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
ms midnite..I imagine the toads peek through the damp mossy leaves sometimes and watch your poetess eyes as they look for the lover moon. They dream of being twin princly males that might compete for your whispering charms..enjoyed you here ms |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, what a pity! I love flowers and I love bunnies, what a dilemma ... idea: you should tame the toads and teach them how to frighten the bunnies just before they begin to nibble at the flowers .... |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I can just see that in my mind Kacy! ~ This is brilliant! The imagery is there, the writing is wonderful! You have the full package.. I am totally saving this one !  ARCTIC WIND |
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Dark Star Member
since 2008-02-20
Posts 392Lost in your eyes |
mmm, nice Lana |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Loved your last reply to me, Kacy, and also Margherita's to you. Just one point where I don't agree with you - bunnies aren't dumb - and have you ever tasted a verbena with bunny taste-buds? If you had, I am sure you would forgive that darling little bunny. Smiles. Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, Diana, I just let him chow down. It's only a plant. You are right, they aren't so dumb, they are picky when it comes to which plants they will eat! They love mine because I don't use any sprays, no chemicals for this gal. ORGANIC all the way. Love these replies! DS, that reply was so kewl! Thanks! Margherita, they just do what bunnies and toads do, I only train cats and dogs, sometimes birds. AW, glad you enjoyed this! Sunshine, smiling at you, knowing this would make you smile. Dark star, thanks for the visit! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Kacy, thanks for not poisoning my bunny friends with sprays. Owl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Hey Di, I never use pesticides or artificial crap on my garden, just compost and TLC. Organic gardening all the way, start to finish. Bugs are part of nature's life chain. I accept riddled leaves as long as those critters leave a few bites for me! Poisoning mother earth is just plain stupid! That one baby bunny ate most the fuschia flowers, left me a couple to enjoy. LOL |
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