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“As long as the general population is passive, apathetic, diverted to consumerism or hatred of the vulnerable, then the powerful can do as they please …” Noam Chomsky
The Mindless Frog
On a cold winters day
I was prim on my lily pad
awaiting a princess to
plant her lips on me,
an average fantasy of transformation
by any normal standard and
I was so surprised when instead a
man carefully picked me up,
fed me and placed me
in some nice tepid water
where I thawed and relaxed,
stretching and luxuriating,
I was so unconcerned as
my flesh started to loosen and
gently peel from my bones
rising to the surface where
the beady eyes of the man
continued to watch expectantly,
too late I realised
that princes consume.
©Paul Vincent Cannon
Paul, pvcann.com
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A very powerful illustration of power and control. Poor frog.
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Thanks Heather – yes, poor voters.
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You’re welcome…I’ll be one of them shortly…
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Commiserations, but as with many – hoping this will count I’m sure.
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Excellent, Paul!
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Thank you very much Punam.
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Always a pleasure, Paul. 🙂
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By the powers invested in me, I give you (no) choice, and for that I will take no blame.
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A pox upon him/them.
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Yup.
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I’m thinking of taking up voodoo, little dolls and pins sounds like Mr. Potato Head on steroids.
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Do. I’ll join you and I’m not joking.
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I think that’s all I have left, no it’s past joking. Sad state of affairs.
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Wow! The opening quotation is right on point. The sheepish frog a perfect metaphor for the sleeping masses, waiting for the fairy tale to begin. And then: “princes consume”. Well done.
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Very kind VJ, thank you for the comments.
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My pleasure!
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Love the quote, but my granddaughter is a frog fanatic, she would not like the story😂
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No, I can understand that, our family have been involved in frog breeding and protection. But that old metaphor works too well not to use it 🙂
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😄
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Sad, but very well penned.
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Thank you for that LuAnne 🙂
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dear good..false promises and broken promises often lead to the demise of our dreams
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Yes, and the unawareness of life too, I know some who are just like this.
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Yes I m sure
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TEPID WATER IN A POT—NEVER STAYS THAT WAY! 😀
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🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
TOO LATE—HE CROAKED.
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Many thanks, and yes, too late lol.
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bummer—maybe next time.
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Lol
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Powerful message, Paul! I love the tale. 😉
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Thank you Winnie 🙂
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You’re welcome, Paul. 🙂
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powerful message well told!
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Thanks you Kate, enjoyed your encouraging words.
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ah you are gifted Paul, you don’t need my words 🙂
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Well, very appreciated indeed.
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Owww, nice one Paul, A twist in the tail with this one. Excellent!
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Sadly so.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Charles
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Far out!!! intense but you snuck up on me going from humorous to disturbing with a seamless flow
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Yes, I do that sometimes 🙂
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Blind trust, and love sometimes makes you blind.;-) Powerful, Paul! Best wishes, Michael
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So true Michael 🙂
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Beautifully pinned Paul
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Thank you so much.
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You’re welcome!
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Many thanks.
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