Lilypads bare in turtle territory
Where are the frogs so light and lean?
The log holds court trying not to sway.
Catherine Johnson, © 2013.
Kat challenged us to write a poem to match the picture above. Would you like to write your own in the comments? :0)
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I can hear one of the turtles saying, “Whatever you do, Larry – don’t lean to the left!!” Nice poem, Catherine…very summery!
I can imagine you doing a great voice over, Matt. Fun!
Blue so dense
Shields overhead:
All winged things
And frogs instead.
Jeanne Poland
I love shields overhead. I guess they do a lot of protecting from algae and such. Super poem, Jeanne.
a bale of turtles
in a row on an old log
float through lilypads
I didn’t know it was a bale- thanks for the lesson, Freeda. Cute poem.
But is my verb correct? Does a bale float or floats?
Ooh I think floats.
I love this picture, this challenge for a poem. Awesome. I like your poem, too. The frogs must be in the water!
Yes, not sunburnt like the turtles.
Corrected copy:
a bale of turtles
in a row on an old log
floats through lilypads
by Freeda
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This bloomin’ algae stinks so bad!
Perhaps I’ll grab a lilypad
And paddle away without delay
Hilarious! Thanks for joining in, Cathy!
A turtle is an oxymoron who can’t excel
at sticking out his neck for staying in his shell.
Brilliant, Penny! I think I’m an oxymoron too or just a moron lol.
Me too! But I love it!
I meant…me too that I think I’m an oxymoron or just a moron! Not that I think you are!
Love the pic Catherine!
You guys should move; you’re in our way
No, YOU guys should move; you’re in OUR way
We were here first
So were we
Then let’s just sit here and none of us will go
Fine
FINE!
Awesome, Mike!
Cute poem! Love the photo too…reminds me of a lot of ponds I see in the state parks we visit.
I miss parks like that, Teresa. Take a picture for me next time you go
Love the photo. Love the poem. Love everything!
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Great poem and more great ones in the comments. I am poetry-challenged. Love the picture. I have a soft spot for turtles.
Hope this is a great year for you!
Angela
They are cute. Happy New Year to you too, Angela!
Can’t think of one.
BUT I love the picture!