Just Like A Woman! …. [ My Rejoinder/Response To Kim Barney's Fine, Funny, Froggy Poem, "Enchanted Princess"; Fantasy; Humor; Not Too Long; ‘the Best-Laid Plans Of Frogs And Men'] Poem by Bri Edwards
Just Like A Woman! …. [ My Rejoinder/Response To Kim Barney's Fine, Funny, Froggy Poem, "Enchanted Princess"; Fantasy; Humor; Not Too Long; ‘the Best-Laid Plans Of Frogs And Men']
Though frog she WAS, she caused headaches....
for old man Clyde …..and here are the 'beCAUSE(s) ':
Clyde pocketed the frog/princess, thought himself sly,
BUT he lived to regret his hasty move; here is WHY.
She peed (or whatever frogs do) in his pocket Daily, ....
like clockwork, but more often than the comet Halley...
shows itself: [ 'bout every 76 years, in the Earth's night sky. ]
AND Clyde grew MORE upset each day. Here's more 'WHY':
He thought he'd impress mates at the local pub in town,
but each time E.P. was drawn from pocket, all she did was frown.
NO words, human or otherwise, escaped from her red-lipped face,
leaving Clyde holding a mute frog. For Clyde it was a BIG disgrace!
The frog would NOT cook, OR clean, OR sew, OR keep him warm at night.
It croaked a melancholy song by his ear in bed. It made Clyde SO uptight!
Then one day Clyde met a gal, a human female. HER, he just could NOT resist.
He was rich, she was poor. He proposed marriage. Her arm he did NOT ‘have to twist'!
Guests galore attended the church wedding, The reception was a VERY gala affair.
I, Bri, attended the meal. The frog legs (simmered-in-milk-and-butter) were GREAT, I swear.
(August 11th, 2017)
bri :)
Were those legs of the 'Enchanted frog princess'......? ? However, it sounds so cruel..... After all she had stayed close to Clyde's heart in his pocket for long! I am sure Bri won't miss any feast, especially if there is a dessert of butter cake and ice cream after the meal!
(cont.) .. No, sir, I'm not, old Clyde replied. See, I don't have a dog. At my age I don't need a bride, but I've got a talking frog! Kim Barney So THERE! ;) BRI
(cont.) .. Marvin reached for the frog; Clyde grabbed it first. Marvin's hopes were dashed; his bubble was burst. Clyde's hand was fast, as quick as a rocket. He didn't kiss the frog; he put it in his pocket. Marvin didn't understand. Had Clyde gone out of whack? Aren't you going to kiss the frog and bring the princess back? (cont.)
Enchanted Princess - Poem by Kim Barney Two old gentlemen, named Marvin and Clyde, were out for a walk in the countryside. Please help me! they heard, coming from a bog, and they looked down and saw a slimy frog. I'm a princess, it said, under a spell. If you will kiss me, I'll reward you well. So kiss me and release me, I implore, and I will be your bride forevermore. (cont.)
Hey, Bri, I had never seen this poem before, until today. How did I miss it? I actually laughed out loud when I read it! I'm glad I could inspire you...
Hey Kim, you probably missed it 'cause: 1- i didn't alert you 2- you haven't been reading each of my poems as all people should be doing and/or 3 - because you have a life outside of PH any more inspiration for me? i too have missed a lot of poems, by YOU and many others! ! ! iHow COULD i? ? ? bri :) thanks.
Talk about turning traditions upside down! What a laugh, Bri. I love the frogs' legs wedding meal. Is there some allegory I'm missing?
You are missing reading my poem 'Enchanted Princess'. That's where Bri got the idea for THIS poem.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/25/2024 11:46:09 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Looks like E.P. was being groomed to be part of the menu. There are no frog rights or prenuptial agreements in this frogs prospects. Hope those frog legs were a slender delight. Not that I would enjoy eating frog..lol
Of course you would enjoy eating frog! It tastes like chicken!