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Coquí (a poem in english) - IvanXLIV - 04-22-2016 Hello all, I haven't posted in a while, mostly due to unexpected RL situations... but my Muse is still actively inspiring me. A pleasant daydream is the source of the following piece; I hope you'll enjoy it. Coquí Strolling in the verdant forest the other day in search of a cool Spot to relax, through waves of sweltering heat and humidity I followed the meandering path down toward the azure pool Concealed in the bower therein, where a cheerful croak greated me…       There a small coquí awaited, its large, liquid black eyes peering     At me intently, its pale brown skin glistening under the sun;     I must have been dreaming, for it said to me: “Your love is waiting     Yonder, señor, on the other side of the charco.” Then it spun   And dove in the cerulean waters, its batracian shape soon Disappearing from view; looking up, I spied on the other shore A vision most endearing… you were there, bright as the sun at noon, The wet curves of your naked body impossible to ignore…       I undressed and entered the cool, refreshing water, swimming fast     Toward you, silently thanking that little frog, a spirit guide     Ostensibly sent to lead my oneiric self to yours, at last     Reunited in a shared dreamscape where our true feelings abide.      Cheers, Ivan RE: Coquí (a poem in english) - Anallee - 04-22-2016 Well, welcome back Ivan!. A beautiful painting. Painted with words.   Elegant words.   What more could one ask for? RE: Coquí (a poem in english) - Sate - 04-22-2016 Excellent and welcome back. Wonderful visuals with the poem RE: Coquí (a poem in english) - Seiryu - 06-02-2016 I agree with you completely misslanni.  A beautiful poem in a classic style.  And, the part you highlight is at it's heart I think;  transformation, transcendence.