In A Forest Pond

A ballade I wrote for class, about a pond, inspired by camp long in Seattle WA.

 

In a Forest Pond

By Dana S.

 

(ballade)

 

Croaking comes from a forest pond

Frogs leap from lily to lily

Taking in the cool doth air

Another group of frogs appear

Hoping supper is near

A frenzy of flies encircle the pond

Red flimsy tongues take to the air

Soon bellies are filled from the meal,

It was quite a steal for the frogs,

In a forest pond

 

Fireflies light up the sky

In the most dazzling dance of the night

Lights prance intrigued with the pond

Lulling the creatures to sleep

Night shifts to morning

Fireflies do take warning and return to their nests

After another fest 

In a forest pond

 

Turtles bask in the sun

Warming their shells on little black rocks

Relaxation is all that they want

 Young turtles play lots of games

Swimming around most the day

As night draws near there’s a new frontier

In a forest pond

 

Frogs, Fireflies, Turtles

Thriving, surviving

Putting on a show

In a forest pond

Author's Note

Reviews and feedback are always welcome, especially for my beloved poems, like such.

Reviews

[Wolfwind Words]

Wonderful! I loved the way this flowed and brought the visual of the scene to come to life!
I'm not sure what you meant with line three and the term "Doth"? it may also be a word i'm not familar with when it comes to describing air.
This peace took on a surealistic vibe over all. It brought the feelings of the moment across well. At the same time was like a peaceful dream....

But please...tell me where fireflies live in Seattle?....Or does that part get added into the..."For effect" componant? :)

Awesome Ink!
Aaron "Wolfie" Maycroft

[John Morris]

This is a very creative piece and flows really well. Well done.

[Aurora Night]

Loved the way it flowed. Very creative.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Very descriptive and what a wonderful look at a part of nature... all I know that in reading this uplifts the spirit.