| The Lily Pad and the Frog |
| The Lily Pad and the Frog Once upon a time in a pond over there On a lily pad floated, a flower so rare Its petals shimmered, as it reached for the sky Delicate velvet curving inward, a baby doth lie A pink cherub so sweet, with eyes so blue Tiny fingers and toes, a red smile damp with dew This child who hides beneath petals so white Not a whimper is made, as it waits for the night. Then a fairy will peek at the sleeping wee thing She’ll kiss the soft cheek and a melody she’ll sing Not far from the babe, on another small pad A young frog watches this day; he is so glad. You see, this little frog has waited so long He’s dreamed of a princess; he’ll sing his love song. Her kiss will transform him to a handsome young man And together they will dream and their future they will plan. By Kathleen M. Brosius 2015 |