Alan R Garner
A selection of poems mainly about Froggie and Blue and their many friends.
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A Frog He Would
Froggie asked for a poem late on and this popped out. A frog he would a-wooing go: He balled his cheeks, began to blow; He blew a kiss…
Open poemA Tale of Four Farmers
Originally written for a school lesson at Gwladys Street CP School as part of one of the Assembly Roadshow presentations. Pure moonshine and nothing but arrant nonsense.
Open poemPoor Old Froggie
Froggie comes out on top – again! Poor old Froggie: They stuffed him in a bag; They fetched him to market; They wrapped him in a flag.
Open poemThe Frog and The Bear and The Grunter
One of Froggie's many tales. It isn't always clear how many of these adventures really happened. 🙂 The Frog and the Bear, they went hunting For salmon and…
Open poemTHE LITTLE CATERPILLAR
A very sad story about a little caterpillar. It always makes Froggie cry. The Caterpillar sat on the branch of a tree; Hungry little caterpillar Waiting for his…
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