frog away for a bit

what does it take to move beyond
the year abounding muck
deeply trenchant in the pond
where frog is bound and stuck

ribbit rabbit hop away
for a little break
on this crispy falling day
vacation froggy lake

how long remain out of the line
on the clearer blue
return return to autumn pond
where let this green be glue

sleep until the spring has come
letting all the white
wear the mind like fitted sun
a shine without that bite