Cindy L Grier

Croakers Cindy L Grier

CYPRESS TARN- Home to tortoises, rabbits, birds, toads, a pond full of fish, and one colossal bullfrog. Life is not always comfortable in the swamps of southwest Florida, and the inhabitants of Cypress Tarn pond look to each other for survival. Every life is a part of the balance of nature and predators are a constant threat. As prey, all the creatures are at risk of becoming the next meal on the food chain. When a lonely bullfrog stumbles upon the pond, he accidentally becomes their unproclaimed protector and reluctant leader. He had hopped away from his knot at Always Deep pond with no destination in mind and only a feeling that he did not belong there. Thrust into the role of a hero on his very first day, the bullfrog had a lot to live up to. But he fell in love with those that dwelled at Cypress Tarn, and he gave his word that he would never harm those who did not seek to harm others. But the swamps are full of danger and today may not bring any problems, but there is always tomorrow.