it is what it is

memory
of that which is done
enfolded within the scar
of a remodelled heart

a vessel
for that which is left
dates, name
frogs
and an icon

a song
for that which will always be
jeremiah was a bullfrog
was a good friend of mine*

*Three Dog Night

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Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

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Region, Country: Western Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Favourite poets? So many

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Hi Judy,

Songs tend to get stuck in my mind, now this one is
playing over and over, good thing I always liked it.
Three Dog Night, they were good !!!

Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
Joy to you and me

thanks richard

yes - i loved three dog night - especially that song

my son, jeremy's, nickname was bullfrog, so it means even more to me because of that, the urn holding his ashes is green with frogs decorating it...

love judy
xxx

Hi Judy

I found this poem a little hard to compute. My problem not yours maybe you could explain to me what I'm missing. Also what is the song please. Maybe you could send me the youtube link

Hope my ignorance doesn't offend you John

this is a very personal poem and i wouldn't expect anyone who doesn't know the circumstances to understand it... i only put it on here to see, out of curiosity, what people would make of it (lol if anythiing) and if anyone might find a subtext of their own ...

my son jeremy's nickname was bullfrog
the song by three dog night was one of 'his songs' and was played at his funeral
the urn holding his ashes is green with frogs all over it

perhaps that makes it clearer for you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2wutEzjy_E

thanks john
love judy
xxxx

it is what it is

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Hi Judy,

thanks richard

Hi Judy

you are no way ignorant john

ThanX Judy

Hi Judy

thank for your time here john

thanks so much eph

Dear Judy,

dearest cat