Cathy’s poems are always a 
welcome addition to the NESTER, and FROG SONGS continues the NESTER’S emphasis on the significance and the beauty of the earth. In several of Cathy’s poems, the poet begins with a description of nature and then turns to a personal response to what she observes. The observation and contemplation of nature connects and adds meaning to the poet’s life! – Tim
FROG SONGS
Cathy Ross
We have lots of frogs in our pond
bright green with tiny spots
Pacific tree frogs, no bigger
than a thumb, they sing
on spring evenings
their voices echoing
across the meadow
like the call and response
of a gospel preacher
Who loves me? God loves me
Who is saved? We are saved.
or children in a swimming pool
Marco – Polo – Marco – Polo
or shamans in Africa
Hakuna – Matata – Hakuna – Matata
Their cadence comforts me,
no question goes unanswered,
unlike ones that rise
from humans everywhere,
sometimes out loud,
sometimes without words.
See me? I see you
Hear me? I hear you
Love me? I love you.
I sit down on the grass
hug my knees to my chest
and listen.
CREDITS:
Writer: Cathy Ross
Photographer: Froyle Wildlife
Graphic Designer: Tim Olson
Editors: Lorelie & Tim Olson
NESTER url: https://notesfromanester.com
To read Cathy’s previously published poem – click here
Cathy, I really like this……the questions answered or maybe not