Croak silent ribbit.
Green amphibian mimic.
I am what I am.
Quiet as can be –
I dare not say anything.
Noise just betrays me.
You see, there are those
with sharp claws above my head.
If I croak, I’m dead.
Silently I sing.
My heart’s my sole audience-
thumping in rhythm.
I reach my last note,
and bow on the swampy shore.
My heart sighs, “Encore.”
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Haiku poetry by Poet Rummager and FlyTrapMan
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Poet Rummager 
My heart just breaks in half – I LOVE the frogs and I love the owls! Poor me!
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Oh, a little bit of love for all creatures is a lovely thing! ❤
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Isn’t it unfair, that one sweet creature has to be afraid of the other sweet creature? Life is so complicated! ❤
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I love this little froggy haiku story. Nicely done! 🙂
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Beautiful I have liked what you have written
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Thank you Merril! A froggy haiku story — hmm, I like that. Clever, girl! xo
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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How beautiful, melts the heart and the senses.
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Thanks Paula! Fly helped to melt with his unique haiku. 🐸
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Love it. Hey, where’s the FTM’s ribbit?
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Thanks! I don’t understand? Fly wrote the first haiku, and I expanded on it… is that what you’re asking?
We have fun plans for your demon haiku on SMM! You’ll receive an email soon… just working out the details. 😈
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Ribbit=his voice on the mic
Looking forward to the demon haiku expansion!
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Ribbit!
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I’ve been swimming in my own slime
Playing sea hunt in my own spit
It’s safe to say that circumstances
Have got me in a choke hold
I’ve been trying for days to break free
I saw the wall coming
Couldn’t find the brakes
Now I’m licking my wounds
Trying to remember how many did I ……….
I just thought I should dropped by
And see how the rest of you
are doing
It’s going to be ok
The owl is watching
The Sheldon Perspective
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That sounds serious. 🤒 You know what this calls for, right? — 👋 I need to spank you into shape! ❤
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wonderfully
just loud
enough 🙂
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🙂
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What an interesting story through your beautiful haiku, Rose. Lovely and creative froggy post! 😉
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Fly had a ribbit in this fun poem, as well. Thanks so very much, Iris! 🙂 xo
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Delighted to read this! 😀
Keep up the amazing work! 🙂
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Hey Sin! Much obliged, my bloody talented friend. 🙂
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What a “froggy, owly” story…i am simply amazed…
You are such a brilliant story teller..
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Thanks Mich! Pinoy creativity at play here, huh? 😀 I also expanded on Fly’s amazing haiku (the first one).
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Yeah your Filipino roots has played a part on it…ang galing!!!
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Haha! Salamat!! 🌼 🌸 💐
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You were the first pinoy i’ve met here and i can’t really help but proud to have found you…you ‘re a great story teller..
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Beautifully done. Each haiku is so much in sync with the other and the impact comes out as a whole. I also find it as a metaphor for all those who don’t dare to raise their voice because they know they would be subdued by the powerful ones.
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Oh, you always make me feel like I’m on cloud 9! Your interpretation of my writings is always something that leaves me giddy, my brilliant friend. xo
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I’m happy happy happy to know that… ❤ 😀 😀
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I agree with the wise lady above … there’s more depth to your poem than cute frogs and owls romping in the swamp. Well done, Rose.
kat
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Mani is very wise. Ha! Romping in the swamp sounds like fun as long as you’ve slathered on some mosquito repellent. 😀 Thanks Kat!
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My pleasure. 🙂
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A Frogulious set of Haikus Rose. 🐸🐸🐸
You and Fly work wonders together. 😎
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A million thanks and hugs, Alan. The frogs are “hoppy” when you’re around 🙂
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Dunno about owls, but predation by bats is indeed a big problem for some calling frogs. They shut up when they detect frog-eating bats. Celibacy has its advantages.
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/frogs-mating-call-also-attracts-predators-180949463/?no-ist
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Wow! Absolutely enthralling, dear Mel; especially the part when it’s stated how bats can tell if a frog is poisonous by the sounds it produces! Oh, why didn’t others pick up on that every time toxic Trump would open his big mouth and croak?!
Thanks for the video! xo
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Top ribbits!
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Thanks Josh😊
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Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery!
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And the quietest.
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Beautiful and captivating, especially when listening to it.
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Thanks so much for listening and commenting! 💋
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Thanks to you, I loved it
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I just nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award:
https://elcoleccionistahipnotico.com/2016/11/20/mystery-blogger-award/
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Ah, you’re sweet. Thanks for the lovely thought!
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You’re welcome. I’m glad you liked the distinction, you deserve it.
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Ohhh that ending.. ohhhh I want the frog to continue on! Wonderful collaboration though I admit it does bring a tear to my eye
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Aw, you have a kind heart, Christy. May frogs always sing their songs for you. 🐸
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Whoa! All frogs in the world will bow to you Poet for writing such a nice haiku ode for them. Loved the uniqueness of it. 🐍🐍
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Haha! I would love to see a frog curtsy — how cute!! Thanks so much, Somali. xo
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Poor frog. It must be hard to keep quiet when its dying to burst into song. Unfortunately, dying would be right. 😦
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Very true! Thanks for visiting and sharing your clever insights — I always look forward to seeing your bag head. 🙂
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Thanks, Rose! 😀
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Encore indeed! I really enjoyed this one!
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Thank you so much for your visits and wonderful insights! I’ll look forward to visiting your blog tonight.
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Loved it. I just wrote my first poem. Check it out?
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Nice blogpst
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