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A Dozen Ducklings

A hi-rise building in my nabe, With fountain out in front, Was where I saw 12 ducklings And it wasn’t just a stunt. For yesterday, I saw a duck Within the fountain’s pool, A rare sight in the city, Where most often pigeons rule. She must have been preparing For her brand-new balls of fluff, Now all lined up by the water, Not a one quite brave enough. The city has its wonders And it perked me up to view, On my morning walk, 12 ducklings Huddled on York Avenue.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 5/5/2019 12:44:00 PM
Hey, hey. Take a vacation in Chicago. We've got ducks and geese galore, all over the place. Course they're not like cats: When they poop, they don't clean up after themselves! :) gw
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Date: 5/4/2019 5:55:00 PM
A pleasant little interlude to start you on your day. And plant that seed of gratitude for simple natures way.
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Date: 5/2/2019 5:59:00 PM
I wonder how many people even noticed Ilene! what a sweet rhyme I'd love to see a picture!:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 4/30/2019 7:18:00 PM
Should be a prize for your second verse! Aloha! Rico
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Jan Allison
Date: 5/2/2019 5:59:00 PM
I'd love to see Ilene's poems in print in a book Rico:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 4/30/2019 4:44:00 PM
Cute poem. Nicely done. Have a great day.
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