The Philippine Tanaga (a series of Tanaga with a separate haiku, though it could be a haibun)
One Frogs’ Story
Kermit says it can be hard
being green out in the yard
getting lost in the grasses
people flail making passes...
After a long winter; spring
everyone wants to shout, sing -
out of doors let us go; fly
Watch! As the mowers go by
Unless you are dressed up
in your tails and tux to sup -
after a swell premier show,
glad that melted is the snow
Kermit made it in showbiz
following his hearts’ passions
You too can enjoy living
with all of your joy giving
into whatever you wish
be a chef, create a dish -
keep your eyes open and learn;
look before you leap and yearn
~~~~~~~
imagination
stirred with a bit of faith
helps with success
©JP/davh
I know the forth stanza is a tad wobbly, but it will have to do :)
I know the forth stanza is a tad wobbly, but it will have to do :)
One of my favorite frogs...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog 
Ah... yes kermit fits well into the nursery rhyme .. good that he's safe from the movers.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Jules. Love it
ReplyDeletegosh, you really nailed this Tanaga perfect, Jules...and even with a life lesson thrown in. epic!
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant, Jules! I am so glad you gave it a shot. It's wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic! Read 3 times ...
ReplyDeleteWow! simply wow!
ReplyDeleteDid you see Hamish Gunn's tanaga?
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