The frogs are singing again, and as I haven’t come up with anything new this week, here is a timely repost!
If I could sing
all day, all night,
then being
nobody
would be alright.
- Copyright 2012 by DM Denton
If I could send
a clear high note,
then I might
keep my head
and heart afloat.
If I could be
content to bring
one more voice,
all might muse
a hope of spring.
I take a leap
though just a frog,
not for praise
but the mud
in my cool bog.
Inspired by the frogs singing in my vernal pond and Emily Dickinson’s poem:
And please check out Grace Pieces recent ‘re-write’ of this Emily Dickinson poem:
“I’m Somebody! Who Are You?”
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So sweet and delightful! Thank you, Diane!
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Thank you, Fergie! And it has been such a wet spring the bog chorus is still in full voice. At least the frogs love all this rain! XO
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The frogs here are very busy with their music making. At time, it seems so loud you might here them all the way over there.
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Yes, there is hardly a sound I love better! Thanks for your visit learmuse!
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I love the poem, and the art work, Grand!!
But, Diane, don’t forget what Kermit said. “It’s not easy being green.”
: )
I always enjoy my time at your blog. Great work here!!
Sarah
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I just realized that I had never replied to your lovely and 🙂 ing comment, Sarah. Thank you so much and forgive my oversight. Blessings. XO
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I love your poetry. Sometimes the simplest observations are the most beautiful
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Thank you so much, Peter! Yes, sometimes the simpler the better … which can be said for many things, including how we live our lives, I think!
I have less online time now I am back at work, but promise to visit your blog very soon – your writing is always such a treat for the mind and heart and soul! Blessings.
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Love this poem, Diane, and Emily’s as well, which appeals to me and perhaps other introverts who are inclined by nature to keep a low profile. ♥
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Hi, Barbara, and thank you! Yes, I think Emily D’s poetry does appeal to those of us who are introverts … who, when we do ‘make ourselves known, prefer to be heard rather than seen! XO ♥
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I love this, Diane, so sweet and joyful! Have a lovely Monday! xoxo
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Hi, Lauren, and thank you! Sorry for the delay in replying – hope you had a lovely week. Wishes for a beautiful Mother’s Day to you! XO ♥
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No apologies necessary, Diane, life does get in the way here! 🙂 Happy Mother’s Day to you, too! Many hugs! xoxo
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Hi Diane, this is so lovely again, good idea to repost! 🙂 Frogs make a lot of noise here too.
Like an engine that keeps Spring going! xx ♥
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Hi, Ina! Hope you are well. I love that: ‘Like an engine that keeps spring going’- Perfect! After a slow start our spring has just burst forth in such splendor – more vibrant and full and energized than I can remember it. Somehow nature always knows what it’s doing … XO ♥
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This is great, Diane–thanks for the mention! I have to tell you that, late last night I could hear a whole “band” of “rib-etting”! Both amazing and amusing! God bless you–love, Caddo
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Sorry for the delay in replying – I have somewhat less online time now. I am so glad you enjoyed, Caddo! We have had lots of rain the last few days, so the frogs have been singing in their glory! I love what you said: ‘both amazing and amusing’ – absolutely! Blessings, love, hugs, Diane
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That’s so ‘Wind in the Willows’ puts me right in the mood for Springtime Diane, love that picture. Such talent you have.xx
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Thank you so much, Susan for you visit and generous comment! I am so glad you enjoyed this one. XO
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Oh Diane I love this! I remember loving it before, especially the first stanza! I hadn’t realised it was inspired by Emily Dickinson, or maybe you did say originally. Then when I started reading it this time, I thought of Caddo’s recent post. Then you mentioned her at the end! So everything came together! Lol
Wonderful!
Lots of love and blessings ❤ xxx ❤
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Thank you, Christine! I was trying to get a new poem done for this week, but it just didn’t happen. Then, between hearing the frogs singing away in the evening and reading Caddo’s poem, I thought it was time to repost.
An Abundance of love and hugs to you! XO ♥
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Sweet! I love the songs of frogs.
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Thanks, Kathryn! I do, too. I also love to pick them up … I try not to terrorize them too much. 🙂
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