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Clark Rose's avatar

Your poem reminds us

Sentience deserves respect

Yes, live and let live...

Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you, Clark. I hope you had a wonderful July 4th and weekend.

Mary B's avatar

Toads! I used to see them daily in Michigan, not so often in Austin (except in non-living form . . .) Thanks for the childhood reminder of the "pick up a toad, and you'll get warts" warning. So funny! Did he hop away while you were writing? Love that visual! Have the best week, Julie.

Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Mary B! I'm so happy to hear you also heard "pick up a toad, you'll get warts." Very funny!

The toad did hop away but I like to believe he sat with me awhile as I wrote. If toads could talk...

Have an amazing week!

Renate Jacobsohn's avatar

wow, what a picture. Yes in Panama as tropical and rainforest land , the region called Gamboa, is full of Toads. Beautiful , as the one here.

Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Very cool, Renate. Toads are fun to spot when I'm hiking around. Thank you for coming today. I'm sorry I had to leave early. It wasn't planned.

Renate Jacobsohn's avatar

see you Julie

Gary Spangler's avatar

Thanks, Julie B! Around our home is a plethora of very small…almost black…baby toads! I wonder what they will look like when all grown up?

Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Baby Toads! Lucky duck! :) Keep your eye on those toadies, so fun!