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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA 
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Consolation for the Frogs (inspired by "Three Buds in The Mud" by WeeBee3) Kermit once conveyed "It sure ain't easy bein' green". like emeralds (except without the sheen), or that dress that shopping ladies hiss "the ugliest I've seen". indeed no fashion addict's find. Painted like that duller shade in watermelon rind. Frogs are apt to seek companionship among the color blind, or those who wouldn't feel they wish such warty skin would peel and soon give way to brighter hues. For frogs are very sensitive (their tadpole hearts'll bruise!) . But no one ever said it frog! None taunted. none poked fun. Whose faces ever grimaced at your dermis in the sun? Perhaps a little girl or two. . . Okay, well all of them for sure! But little boys spied in your tones no grossness to endure. They loved your rippled textures, and the mucous from your pores. They snuck you in their houses, laid you on their kitchen floors, stuffed you unsuspecting down their sisters' underware. And when their mothers shouted threats they didn't even care. They toted you in pockets just to take you in again. Harmless boyish antics though disgusting, hardly sin! Their affinity for you, their love was so reptillian! And green or not you won their hearts. Don't minimize your worth just cuz along with catipillar fuzz you ranked right next to armpit farts. As prepubescent honors go, there aren't any higher. Perhaps your pea-green pageantry is something to admire. At least their favorite colors weren't fuschia, teal, or Barbie pink. O noble frog, have cheer. This is a TOADal praise! . . . at least I think. SDJ 10/2000 [This message has been edited by Stephanos (edited 10-05-2000).] |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
LOL I'm sure those frogs feel much better now! To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
awwww I like frogs  Sometimes you have to let go and move on, But never let go of the memories. |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Aw, is there anything cuter than a boy and his frog? Ribbit! Great fun read, LOL Ellie |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is delightful, Stephanos! I love it! I love frogs too! Denise |
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WEEBEE3 Junior Member
since 2000-09-28
Posts 36 |
Stephanos- A Fine and froggy poem you have here, and we are happy that we got you going on this one. Keep up the good work! 3 Frogs are better than one! (Ü)(Ü)(Ü) |
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Dennis L. White Senior Member
since 2000-02-17
Posts 1463Michigan, U.S.A. |
Stephanos, You paint a picture of chilhood innocence and mischieviousness in the same stroke, DELIGHTFUL! Dennis :^) Moonbeams radiate When the veiling cloud has past Playful shadows dance Dennis L. White :^) |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Great work! Makes me want to go back to being an 8 year old again! Although i didn't play with frogs, I sure would like to now!  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. |
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
I meant to come back here and respond to all your wonderful comments but [This message has been edited by Stephanos (edited 10-09-2000).] |
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
I meant to come back here and respond to all your wonderful comments but I almost Frogot ... oops I meant FORgot! I really enjoyed this one. It was loads of fun. But not as fun as playing with: Slimey grimey toads pulled out of ditch pipes next to sandy roads or squirty, dirty frogs fetched out from 'neath old dank and moldy logs. What joy to boyhood fingers! But alas that wart that lingers makes 'em wonder if it's true just what'll happen sho enuff when frogs get scared and pee on you! PS (I played with frogs excessively and NEVER got a wart!) LOL! [This message has been edited by Stephanos (edited 10-09-2000).] |
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