When this world overwhelms me,
I ponder wonder:
tiny, marbled “four-eyed” frogs
thrive in the Andes
where they freeze every night,
unthaw as the sun rises.
~a tanka
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Fascinating, Karen! What an eerie way to wake.
Thank you, Nancy!
Nice tanka!
Thank you, Kevin.
What a cool poem. I now have an internet search to dive into. I gotta know more about those frogs! Thank you for sharing this one with us.
Thank you, H.A.
*adding to my list of miracles*
Thank you for this tanka!
Thank you, Sue.
Karen – Love the sounds and meaning to “ponder wonder” – This world never ceases to amaze me! Thanks for sharing this slice of it.
Title grabbed me, poem held me. Love” where they freeze every night,/unthaw as the sun rises.”
Looking these frogs up!