You should be pissed ‘cause in the bog the frog you kissed was just a frog Its royal hue seemed right to you Instead you’re dead
(C) Stephen W. Buchanan 2020
Originally published advertising free at “If You Haven’t Got A Sonnet”
Yes, I know, poisonous frogs are found in Central and South American forests, not in bogs.
If You Haven't Got A Sonnet 
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lol… we have cane toads, imported originally from central America, and they live everywhere north of Sydney, including bogs. And people kiss (well, lick) them on purpose! Hmm… yep, your poem really is an excellent metaphor.
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Thank you! No frog princes there, either. I wonder if they think the cane toads are hallucinogenic? I hope they enjoy their trips.
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They actually are hallucinogenic – they secrete the alkaloid bufotenine which is on the controlled substances list in the same category as LSD. They also secrete a toxin that stops the heart, like digitalis. Happy dreams of prince charming – then be still my beating heart…
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🙂 I didn’t think the cane toads were in the same family Sonoran Desert toads, at least hallucinogenic-wise.
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You’re most welcome!
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I can SO relate to this one! PS: I’m one of your regulars, but new blog–so once again I’m linking to your blog, and here’s my latest ha-sonnet: https://guardedhearttapestry.wordpress.com/2020/10/17/adversity/ Stay well, have a good weekend 🙂
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Thank you! I like your new site. I’ll have to rake the time to read through it.
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Thanks much! I’ll soon be deleting the other one–so this will be the “main one” 🙂 No rush, just read at your leisure 🙂
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Brilliant 👍🖤
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You’re so welcome 🖤
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