by the old bridge
where it crosses the avon
just east of pershore, today
came two little ducks
straight toward me
i wondered what games we could play
the drake looking older
wizened and scarred
settled down about three yards away
and his lively young mate
came over to me
and we chatted away half the day
she told of her liking to snuffle
for goodies among the long grass
and find punters like me
with their naughty bread
why hadn't i brought some today
i gazed into her cute hazel eyes
and explained it as best as i could
you're far too beautiful
to be fed naughty bread
for it really does you no good
but bless her, she's not easily led
had her doubts about what i'd just said
then wonderfully waddley
she waddled away
and it still makes me smile
at the end of my day
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- Comment from author about the poem: \\\\r\\\\n A poem for children, to help teach them that bread is not a good thing to feed to ducks and waterfowl - something we all remember doing as kids but is now frowned upon in these enlightened times see:- https://www.thespruce.com/is-feeding-ducks-bread-bad-386564
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A real beauty of a fun-write - apart from the important message it gave me a smile
A great read not only for children my friend as adults too need informing of health hazards to ducks given bread -- thank you D.A. for your tale is enchanting and takes me back moons ago to Pershore and its old bridge.
Yes often been there d a.
If you are interested it is Pershore Midsummer Brass on Saturday, I will be there.
A duck and a goose, I saw in a pond, play
While the duck was waddling, the nasty goose chased us away
Many a smiles, both the read and the memory, thnx
What better way to educate anyone than by exposing them to something that is not only fun but carries an important message that even many grown ups are likely to be unaware of.... Could ya write another one about hedgehogs and milk my friend...... Neville
dusk arising,
Thank you for this wonderful share! A fun and informative read! 🦆
~Laura~
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