A cautionary tale not to do everything your friends tell you to do.
In a quiet village, long ago,
Lived a boy with a heart aglow.
His friends, with mischief on their minds,
Whispered plans of daring kinds.
"Taunt the witch," they said with glee,
"It will be fun, just wait and see!"
The boy, though nervous, joined the jest,
For fear of missing out on the quest.
Under the moon's silvery light,
They found the witch's cottage tight.
The boy approached with trembling knees,
As shadows danced among the trees.
He called out bold, a daring croak,
But then, alas, the witch awoke.
With a wave of her wand and a gleam in her eye,
The boy found himself a frog—oh my!
"Fun," they said, his friends in fright,
As their friend's new form hopped out of sight.
"Taunt the witch," their voices echoed,
And in the night, the poor boy just bellowed.
In the pond, he'd learn to swim,
A frog's life now bestowed on him.
A lesson learned beneath the moon,
To heed wise words and not impugn.
For some adventures lead astray,
And friends' advice can often sway.
The now frog, croaked a tune of caution's rhyme,
Remembered now through tales and time.
Thanks for looking and have a
safe and Happy Halloween.


 
A great cautionary tale, dear friend. I love ❤️ the illustrations as well. Happy Halloween, 😊 Denise.
ReplyDeleteWow! You found a good one that I did not know, and also has a good lesson! Poor boy!
ReplyDeleteA very wise story about friendship! Great!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a happy Halloween! Hugs, Elke
Talking about group pressure and daring to stay true to yourself! This tale is certainly cautionary. I love the picture of the witch by the way.
ReplyDeleteI love the poem. I would never taunt a witch. I would not want to live life as a frog.
ReplyDeleteA good one there, Denise.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how many of the frogs I see were formerly disobedient boys - and maybe even girls.
ReplyDeleteAlways think before you act!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween Denise! Great lesson and poem!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Happy Friday! Have a great weekend.
I am going to stop teasing witches.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, so that is where frogs come from... Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely marvelous poem, Denise, with very wise lesson, indeed!!! Happy Halloween!!!
ReplyDeleteA very good caution!
ReplyDeleteGreat poem on for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteDenise I love the images and the tale.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a teen I'd asked permission to do something cause all my friends were doing it. Mama would replay if all your friends jumped off the roof would you do that too?
Hugs cecilia
LOL! Happy Halloween! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have fun with some trick or treaters at your door tonight!
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