Still life..

Contemplative

Pearlescent frog, sat small, silent, squat
just what are you thinking, I know not?
Still life art in diminutive, physical form
as jet black eyes, observe, raging storm 

Permit me close inspection, answer this
are you perturbed or in trance like bliss?
Semiaquatic creature, beguiling, minute,
pray tell, share truth, fate of King Canute?

Bulbous orbs reveal a telepathic cortex
images of man's demise, swirling vortex,
amplified by ignorance, hapless, so blind
inherent his relinquish of ties that bind

And so to avoid the predatory hornbilly

off hopped frog to muse upon waterlily,
grieved, dishearten, like wasted tears
prophetic knowledge, lost on deaf ears!  

( Hornbill -  Family of birds found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia.)

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

The eyes tell it all; bittersweet; he must sense predators and move about for safety; but I'm sure behind those bulging eyes is a brain, and who knows the smarts of it, but it's sad that this little creature must be on the lookout for predators..... as do humans... who know maybe they are wiser than us... Love your wordage and the photo.
Best, B

[Tom]

Many thanks for your visit and perceptive words on the poem new friend! 😉

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome!!
Best B

[Chris Shaw]

A beautiful posted image Tom to accompany your stanzas. A little creature that needs big eyes to ensure its chances of survival. Many predators lurking to make a meal out of its small frame. Your poem is composed eloquently and I am so pleased that a water lily was a suitable escape route for a frog sensing danger.

[Tom]

Indeed, indeed so my friend, small sometimes can pack a powerful punch, thank you muchly!

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Tom.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

sometimes nature stops and poses for us...and creates a symphony to accompany the still life painting.
j.

[Tom]

Indeed so, stellar observations Jacob, thank you!

[Sami Khalil]

"Bulbous orbs reveal a telepathic cortex
images of man's demise, swirling vortex"

[Sami Khalil]

"Still life art in diminutive, physical form
as jet black eyes, observe, raging storm"

[Sami Khalil]

I like how you engage the reader by asking questions. Good tool.....

[Sami Khalil]

One of your top best poems among others. I like how you put all that in a wondrous picture and perspective. If we all know the whole range or purpose of God's creation, including frogs, we will be amazed.
I always wondered too Tom, on top of what you reveal, why they are green? Could be wrong.

[Tom]

Good man Sami, always a delight and welcome privilege to have you stop by my way and leave encouraging compliments concerning my various poetic writings, cheers! 🍻

[Sami Khalil]

Why are they green?
Typo. Sorry

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome 😊. Mychly

[Tom]

Green but also many shades of colour, incredible and rich in diversity 👽🐸🦎🐊

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So good to know. I like the pearlescent too.

[DIVYA]

The frog you painted with words is a very cute and wise little creature. Pearlescent frog...how beautiful that reads....A thing of true beauty, with such adorable eyes, happy in its own world. Not that it doesn't face its own challenges, not that it lacks for sorrow and tears....I love this deep, many layered poem and the beautiful visuals of the little frog you sketch. You paint us a beautiful picture and you tell us so subtly about life.....


Kudos on another gem of a poem, dear Tom. Thank you for sharing your poetry.

[Tom]

Thank you for your visit and thoughtful comment my friend! 😋

[DIVYA]

It was a lovely read Tom. Keep sharing your poetry, please.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Being in the right place at the right time is just the best! Number one, the picture. Number two, your poem. If not for the photograph, who knows if this poem would ever have been born. Both are just perfect. I really love the format and the language used. Just superlative!

[Tom]

Such an encouraging review thank you muchly!! 😎

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

The pleasure is all mine. :)