Why bother to swim, when I can hitch a ride

Hope onto the lily pads, scattered, by the side

Bask in the warming sunlight, dry off, and relax

Then jump onto another one, and let it take me back

Float among the flora, munch on all the weeds

Happy just to be a frog, living among the reeds

 

August Writing Prompt – Scattered lily pads – Day 20/31

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