Og the frog lived in Bugwuggle Bog,

Away from the noise of the crowd.

He lived there alone, yes; the swamp was his home,

"Cause the city was far, far too loud.

Og up and vamoosed, he became a recluse,

And abandoned the hustle and bustle.

He exchanged busy life and let go of the strife,

No longer with worries to wrestle.

Then one day Og cringed when this creature infringed,

Moving in with a clamor and clatter.

In his throat grew a lump, up and down Og did jump,

Peace and quiet was suddenly shattered.

Much to Og's great surprise as he stared with wide eyes,

At a sight that was strange as could be.

It might have been frog but it looked like a dog,

And was flying around in the trees.

"This just can't be right! Am I losing my sight?

Is it mammal or reptile or toad?"

With wings like a bat it flew this way and that,

And landed right smack in the road.

It howled at the moon and then started to croon,

With the voice like an albatross.

It moaned and it wailed, it flapped and it flailed,

And Og thought, "I wish you'd get lost!"

I'm telling you true what this creature could do,

Was far beyond Og's comprehension.

And the look on its face was from far outer space,

Had it come from another dimension?

Then settling down the thing gazed all around,

Then glared at the bumfuzzled Og.

With a screech and a squawk it said,

"Let's have a talk,"

And began to converse with the frog.

"I've been watching in wonder from far beyond yonder,

From mountains to valleys to coasts.

And I'm not amused; in fact, I'm quite confused,

About what you folks value the most.

""Is it money and labels and heads of the table,

That makes you think you have a purpose?

You're just using your eyes and you'd be quite surprised,

If you'd see more than what's on the surface."

Og huffed and he puffed and thought, "This is enough,

How dare this rude meddlesome creature.

Ask whatever you wish from a fowl to a fish,

I'll explain every why, what, and feature."

"I've said before I've got questions galore,

I hope you can teach as you say."

Then Og with a grin shouted,

"LET US BEGIN, I can tell you so just ask away."

"Well, why does the platypus not plat at all,

And why don't the bumblebees bumble?

Why don't nasturtiums be nasty to people,

And why do the tumbleweeds tumble?

"Why don't the gooseberry bushes grow geese,

And a peacock's tail see with those eyes?

And why does the ant not puff and not pant

When it carries things ten times its size?

"Where is the badge on the badger I wonder?

Why isn't a box turtle square?
And why has an elephant need of a trunk,

A rooster a comb but no hair?

"Why don't the catfish all hiss and meow?

Why doesn't a firefly burn?

Why doesn't a king snake sit on a throne,

And a fiddler crab play us a tune?

"And THIS mister frog has my mind in a fog,

It concerns the entire human race.

Why do you call people red, black, or white?

I see much different shades on each face.

"You'd think you'd be able to tear off the labels,

And be more than just silly names.

If you would all be who you are don't you see,

You could see that you're all just the same.

"You're One in the Spirit of Jesus you know

You're part of each other you see.

Let go of explaining and useless complaining,

And rest and have peace and JUST BE!"

Then quick as a wink and before Og could think,

The thing disappeared in the sky.

And wiping a tear Og knew perfectly clear,

He had been looking through the wrong eyes.

Michael Daniel, referred to by certain members of the media as "The Next Dr. Suess," is a storyteller and speaker with a God-given gift for reaching the hearts of children everywhere. His highly acclaimed book, The Littledoobiddles and Doobetterdees, has been purchased by thousands of people - schools, special groups, and families. "Uncle Mike," as Michael is affectionately called, refused to write his own bio, because his only words for a bio on himself are "Just Jesus." A humble man destined for

God's use in mighty ways, Michael is a blessing to the homeschool community. Feel free to contact Michael for peaking engagements/author signings at info@doobetter.com. His fun website is www.doobetter.com.