Felix the Frog

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Image of a green frog neck deep in duckweed

 In a pond where the lilies repose,
Lives a frog with a dignified nose.
Though he can’t croak or sing,
He’s the prince of the spring—
In his duckweed tuxedo, he glows.

Location: Moraine View State Park, 27374 E 900 North Rd, Le Roy, IL 61752, USA

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