A Frog's Advice on the Danger of the Slow Boil

by Cheryl Merrick

At first the cool water feels invigorating.
I swim and splash thoroughly enjoying it.
I enjoy the sense of freedom
to be able to do things 
that I've wanted to for so long.

Though it's a little warmer now,
I feel even better.
With my muscles relaxed, 

I get so much done!

Life is great!

The water is hot now.
As I struggle to accomplish more and more,
I can't seem to think, 

so I remain in the pot
until I can no longer move at all. 

Moral: Stay out of the pot!