Still life..

Contemplative

Pearlescent frog, sat small, silent, squat
just what are you thinking, I know not?
Still life art in diminutive, physical form
as jet black eyes, observe, raging storm 

Permit me close inspection, answer this
are you perturbed or in trance like bliss?
Semiaquatic creature, beguiling, minute,
pray tell, share truth, fate of King Canute?

Bulbous orbs reveal a telepathic cortex
images of man's demise, swirling vortex,
amplified by ignorance, hapless, so blind
inherent his relinquish of ties that bind

And so to avoid the predatory hornbilly

off hopped frog to muse upon waterlily,
grieved, dishearten, like wasted tears
prophetic knowledge, lost on deaf ears!  

( Hornbill -  Family of birds found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia.)

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

The eyes tell it all; bittersweet; he must sense predators and move about for safety; but I'm sure behind those bulging eyes is a brain, and who knows the smarts of it, but it's sad that this little creature must be on the lookout for predators..... as do humans... who know maybe they are wiser than us... Love your wordage and the photo.
Best, B

[Tom]

Many thanks for your visit and perceptive words on the poem new friend! 😉

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome!!
Best B

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Behind those bulbous orbs is a knowledge of nature that exceeds our own. Yet in our arrogance we as a species minimize their worth and value. For in their humbled silence they know that without them we do not exist. I enjoyed your wonderful poem.

[Tom]

Many thanks for you visit and encouraging review!!