“Ribbit,” croaked the frog on the ledge of the pond.
“Excuse me?” asked a large fly.
“Ribbit,” repeated the frog.
“You’re just a big, ugly, dumb frog,” said the fly.
The frog’s tongue suddenly shot out from its mouth and caught the fly.
“Mmm, mmm good” croaked the frog as he ate it.
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Written for this week’s Twittering Tales prompt from Kat Myrman. Image credit: Couleur at Pixabay.com.
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Haha! Never underestimate an amphibian of few words! 😊
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Especially one with a long, fast tongue!
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Especially one like that!
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People say that time flies when you are having fun, but the frog said that time is fun when you are having flies.
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Ha! I like that!
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That’s a good joke..
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As any self-respecting frog would do.
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i like tales with tongues involved. cheers.
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Wonderfully told tale – I like the slow pace – until the tongue comes out !
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🙂
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