Comment from Dawny53

Excellent

It does make one wonder, doesn't it? Poor frog.. or perhaps it doesn't bother the frog at all. I would like to think they don't mind being in a jar! I enjoyed your first stanza the most.. I like the form in which you wrote. Rondine is it? I enjoyed reading it, a pleasant change from the ordinary.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2015

Thank you Dawny.

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Great photo your grandson made of this frog that complements your poem so well. I think I vaguely remember a Rondine. It has rhyme and flow. Thanks for sharing this gem.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2015

Thank you Ine.

Comment from daywriter

Excellent

The frog in the jar, I like the poem, it is different and what is the frog thinking?
he would like to get out and swim and catch bug to eat, and be free.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2015

Thank you day writer. Yup, id be thinking that too, if i were a frog in a jar.

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

I liked this one.
This is quite a fun little poem and I feel for the frog. How cruel we humans are!

Another different poetry form. My head hurts!

All the best

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2015

Thank you GMG. There are hundreds of forms. I am exploring them all.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I'm on a roll--I just read a poem about worms in a jar (by Right Pics, I believe). Thanks for bringing up the next generation of photographers. I enjoyed your Rondine and its rhymes and repeats. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2015

Thank you Joan. We hold the hands of the next great generation.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

How cool that your grandson is following in your footsteps by taking great photos
excellent use of enjambment
strong rhymes
I love the surreal story line
Brooke

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2015

Thank you Brooke, yes, i think he has a photographer's eye and a poet's heart. Thanks for noting that.

reply by adewpearl on 19-Jan-2015

You need to write that down and save it for him because some day when he is all grown he will cherish the fact that his grandfather had that to say about him when he was but a boy :-)

Comment from lakeport

Excellent

Frog in a jar, indeed how can anybody eat a frog, the are good in nature to eat insects, I enjoyed reading you poem, God bless you. Lakeport.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2015

Thanks Lakeport. Frog legs taste like chicken legs. I've had them.

reply by lakeport on 18-Jan-2015

you are very welcome.Lakeport.

Comment from Preston McWhorter

Exceptional

Hi. Treischel,
Looks like you are on quiet a run of 6 star reviews. I will add mine to the list.
I enjoyed this poem and the rhyme and the image are superior. I am not quite sure what a rondine form is but it has good rhythm and since you are the master of form I am sure it meets all requirements
Your friend,
Preston

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2015

Thank you Preston. Very good to hear from you. Im a bit behind, Karen's mother died this week. I appreciate the review and the stars.

reply by Preston McWhorter on 17-Jan-2015

Dear Treischel,
My condolences to you and Karen. Mother-in-laws have bad rep but they are usually a treasure.
Let me know if I can be of assistance.
Preston

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

It is always refreshing to read poems with different perspectives, this one being from a frog in a jar. I just hope for his sake that those caviar dreams come true and he is not destined for a biology class.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2015

Thank you ravenblack. Yes, me too.

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Exceptional

This is an interesting style that I am not familiar with.
The image is a perfect match for the subject choice and complements the wording well.
The presentation is perfect.
:-) Shirley

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2015

Thank you Shirley for the words and stars.