After dusk, untangle the silver threads of moonlight
embrangled in the patch of silvered birch trees
that lies astride our secret and enchanted lake.
Walk along the water's edge and find the stump of truth
half hidden by the sparkleberry bushes.
Step quietly! And stoop to listen for your Valentine.
You must be brave! All fair creatures someday wrinkle
as they must; but the ever warty, green complexion
of this leaf like creature is a cursed charm.
Close your charming eyes! The creature's
stubby horns might blind you to the truth. Nothing
but your heart can lead you to a royal Valentine.
Feel for its four spikey feet and coax it toward
the warm, pink chalice of your outstretched hands.
Weave your insurgent charm into a gentle kiss
and uncharm your handsome prince
or withhold your lips and torment him ever after
as you wish.
Dedicated to the magical Karen - a friend forever
Copyright © 2004-2007 by the authors
Nice poem and picture-green is my favorite color!
Posted by: Patty | May 05, 2005 at 12:59 AM
Patty wrote ...
Nice poem and picture-green is my favorite color!
Thanks Patty!! My wife and I will both write here. That poem is mine.
We've got lot's to do on this site yet - but only a few hours each week to work on it.
I hope you come back!
Both the poems on this site were written for two special people. We'd like to write one for you or for someone else you'd have us write for.
Once we compile around 40 or so good ones, we'll do our best to see that they're published.
Feel free to speak freely - what you have to say helps us.
Posted by: dorsano | May 05, 2005 at 01:59 AM
Oops, the Valentines comment was meant for this poem - lovely tree frog poem, Dorsano. You ROCK, and what a great thing to do together with your wife! Jen helped me find this.
Posted by: Karen | May 05, 2005 at 05:48 PM
I remember (took a while to find, though :D)
Posted by Karen @ 4/17/05, 11:21 PM
Posted by: Karen | May 05, 2005 at 11:45 PM
The flow that you have created in this poem is wonderful! The imagery evolves effortlessly and beautifully. The youthful trot in the pace urges your reader along and evokes a sense of anticipation and (innocent) mischievousness.
Readers of all ages will be enchanted by your gift of fairytale into our sometimes too serious lives. Keep writing!
Posted by: Ebaba | July 13, 2005 at 03:38 PM