Lyrics | Dawn in the Marsh

The dawn brings soft light to a marsh
A lily pad turns slowly round
the frog sits on it’s floating leaf
it’s flower blooms without a sound
above, of course
mosquitoes dance in swarms
they sense their food
if it’s nearby and warm
the frog ( redeleap ) with his tongue
that’s sticky long and fast
will catch insects as they come flying past

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And the rising sun throws it’s light
through mist over the marsh.
Where the thick green growth
and wildlife together play their part.

They play and they work
they swim and they fly
they sprout and they flower
they hunt and die
lay eggs and give birth
just look around
and watch for movements
and listen to … the sounds

The dragonfly’s wings catch the light.
They shimmer purple, red, and blue.
The marsh hawk circles overhead.
The spider web hangs in the dew.
ln the shallows, the minnows dart and steal
away from those searching for a meal.
The Great Blue Heron is standing by a log.
He stalks for fish, a snake, or a bullfrog

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The fox moves slowly through the grass.
He has a mallard in his sight.
A raccoon’s raiding someone’s nest.
Cattails shake from the muskrats bite.
Redwing blackbird’s flitting ’round her nest,
watching a mink with concerned interest .
The snapping turtle submerged
in search of prey
He snaps and eats
whatever comes his way

Chorus

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