How does a small frog learn to swim?
He swims along every season
I wish that I could be like him
Never need a swimming lesson
I doggy paddle round the pool
A frog looks like swimming is play
'though big-eyed like a little fool
He swims tirelessly all the day
The frog is not ashamed or proud
He swims about croaking out loud
Even when small, not well-endowed
Elbows and kicks through a big crowd
But frogs are in their pool all day
Nothing to do but eat, mate, swim
Sunbathe, no thought of bills to pay
Nothing to lose, nothing to win
Instead of fearing I might drown
I ought to simply laugh and shrug
Put my foot down, push off the ground
And treat myself to a big hug.
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After six widths I have grown bored
I'll walk back home for company
When I'm alone I feel ignored
Forget frogs' lives, let me be me
Yes, trees are trees, and frogs are frogs
And cats are cats and dogs are dogs
And you are you and I am me
That's how life is and it should be.
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Copyright Angela Lansbury Tues 26 Sept 2023
My draft ended
And that's the way the world should be
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