Two toads met in the quiet little pond.

They spawned in the cozy lily basket.

They left behind a slimy string of black eggs

These hatched into squiggly little tadpoles.

Most stay inside the basket where it is safe

The ones that swim out become snacks for the King of the Koi pond

Mama toad is unconcerned

She’s busy napping under my bag of potting soil.

Follow the FLOWER.