Speaking to the River

I don’t very often see frogs, they vanish under leaves, hide in deep
shadow, though I’ve seen the occasional little green tree frog, but the big
ones elude me …

SPEAKING TO THE RIVER

I have not forgotten                  
the frog that leapt
from the water’s throat

though I lost it
under springs
between stones and reeds

I heard its voice at dawn
and followed it
into pools and ripples
where mayflies die                                                art by Kennedy Banning
under a flicking tongue

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Frame and The McGuire – ‘… a gentle yet striking novel about the way our perception influences our judgement of others.’ Amy Mathers. For ages 8-13 … published by Tradewind Books available on Amazon or your local bookstore.