Let me tell you a story,
of a Strok and a Swan.
It is a tale of romance,
a tale of taking chance.
She glides upon the water
with a regal, snowy grace,
Ripples of lake reflect
beauty of her lovely face.
But standing in the reeds
is a guy who looks so wrong,
With legs like bamboo stilts
that are twice as long.
He’s got a dorky beak
and a bit of a knobby knee,
She whispers to the lilies,
"He wasn't meant to be!"
Let me tell you a story,
of a Strok and a Swan.
It is a tale of romance,
a tale of taking chance.
The Stork and the Swan,
isn't a funny kind of pair?
Swan is built so graceful,
Stork is mostly legs and air.
She’s a portrait of peace,
he’s a focus-driven nerd,
He a dashing suitor
a prehistoric bird.
She says, "It’s a mistake,"
with a flutter of her wing,
But her heart missed a beat
when he walks like a king.
Let me tell you a story,
of a Strok and a Swan.
It is a tale of romance,
a tale of taking chance.
He doesn’t drift or dawdle,
he just stands there on one foot,
Like a monk meditator
looking away from the loot.
Standing on one leg,
he’s focused on his aim,
While her moves in the water
makes him look lame.
"His beak is too pointy,"
she tells the passing fish,
"To find a swan elegant
is my only humble wish."
Let me tell you a story,
of a Strok and a Swan.
It is a tale of romance,
a tale of taking chance.
He tries to glide beside her
but trips upon a rock,
A clumsy, clattering entrance
that gives her quite a shock.
She’s colours in motion,
he’s a grayscale of a guy,
But there’s a spark of kindness
in his thoughtful eyes.
He doesn't have her plumage,
and he certainly can't float.
He looks more like a bipod
than a sleek n shiney boat.
She worries about the species,
and the feathers, and the fit,
But he just keeps on standing there
with perseverance and grit.
Let me tell you a story,
of a Strok and a Swan.
It is a tale of romance,
a tale of taking chance.
He brings her a fish,
a token of his care.
And then those legs
are not so bad out there.
The fear begins to vanish,
uncertainty begins to fade,
She likes the dorky shadow
that nature has made.
She’s the beauty of the lake,
he’s the king of the marsh,
Judgment of the some birds
may seem rather harsh.
For when they fly together,
it’s the most beautiful flight,
A dorky beak on snowy cheek
what a perfect sight.
Let me tell you a story,
of a Strok and a Swan.
It is a tale of romance,
a tale of taking chance.
The evening sky is well lit,
horizon has spreads of light.
They will be dancing together
to a swansong, tonight.
They will be dancing together
to a swansong, tonight.
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Author:
Max (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: February 8th, 2026 13:51
- Category: Love
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