Two frogs leap into a murky pond
legs push water behind them
they dive toward cool mud
rest & wait for the sun to set

They’re too big for the bass to eat
too small for the raccoon.
They find safety in the middle –
a grand compromise indeed.

Days go by, and by, the sun rises
the sun sets, they eat a thousand flies

The leaves start to orange on the sides
when the raccoon smiles,
two legs hanging out.