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Contest: Feeding the ducklings: Sponsor: Eve Roper       Placed 2nd ~ 28th May 2016

Feeding the Ducklings

An only child on grandpa’s farm
I idly dream my days away
in hidden nooks or wooded glades
where elves and fairies go to play.

I race the wind in open fields
in shades of yellow and plush green;
supine I lie watching the clouds,
pick out blue patches in between.

I chase the pigeons, shout in glee
at lazy goats and grazing sheep.
Beside the lake I sail my boat
and in the water go knee deep. 

Sometimes I fish with homemade rod;
that’s when the ducks come in a flash.
I give them bread out of my bag,
with cries of joy they quack and splash.

The ducks and I get on so well,
our days are spent without a care.
We have become the best of friends.
It’s love for nature that we share!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 11/10/2016 3:32:00 PM
Extraordinarily beautiful poem, Paul. You fashioned a gem in this childhood delight. I was touched by this poem. Lovely write. Love and blessings to you.
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Date: 11/11/2016 12:20:00 PM
Nothing beats childhood fun and innocence, Freddie! Thank you for the lovely comments. Regards // paul
Date: 7/17/2016 5:47:00 PM
PAUL, congratulations on your FEEDING THE DUCKY'S win. LUV **SKAT**
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Date: 6/29/2016 2:30:00 PM
No need to taste fantasy when childhood reminisce bear an indelible mark
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Date: 6/29/2016 3:04:00 PM
So true, Samiha! Luckily I am blessed with many lovely childhood memories! Thank you for stopping by. ~ Regards // paul
Date: 6/12/2016 7:30:00 AM
A very lovely feeding the ducks a good poem I enjoyed reading it x
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Date: 6/12/2016 8:49:00 AM
Glad that you enjoyed it, Wendy:) Thank you for stopping by. ~ Regards /x/ paul
Date: 6/6/2016 5:10:00 PM
a cute and cuddly poem. I like light verse.
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Paul Callus
Date: 6/7/2016 11:05:00 AM
Thank you James. Pleased to get to know you. Regards // paul
Date: 6/5/2016 8:23:00 PM
This write makes me smile...love being alone with nature... no judgement, just communion.
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Date: 6/6/2016 11:27:00 AM
I love my quality time with nature, too, Chris. Thank you for reading; glad it brought you a smile. Regards // paul
Date: 6/4/2016 7:47:00 AM
A very beautiful childhood experience crafted into a very beautiful poem my dear friend, Paul. Great read for children's book and an adult like me, too! I loved it and So enjoyed! Thank you so much for sharing and A big hearty Congratulations for a well-deserved win! love lots and Big Hug, GL A blessed weekend!
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Date: 6/4/2016 11:10:00 AM
It's great to have your welcome visit today, Leonora:) Thank you for the lovely feedback and congrats. I know you are always very busy, so I appreciate it more when you make time to stop by! May you too have an enjoyable weekend...big hugs to you too. ~~ paul
Date: 6/3/2016 1:23:00 AM
Ah! Paul my type of poetry, it so reminds me of times when I was growing up on the farm. even now I feed the ducks when we go down to the lake, not allowed to but what they don't know won't hurt, good luck in the contest and take care........Vera
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Date: 6/3/2016 11:49:00 AM
I am so pleased that you can relate to this type of poetry, Vera:) We're both farm-bred, so animals and the countryside will always be a part of us! ~ Warm regards // paul
Date: 6/2/2016 8:56:00 PM
Hi Paul, I really enjoyed reading your piece today. It's filled with lovely imagery and content. Congrats on your win. It was well deserved 7 :-) Alexis
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Date: 6/3/2016 11:46:00 AM
It's lovely to have you visiting, Alexis:) Thank you for reading and leaving lovely comments. ~ All the best...paul
Date: 6/1/2016 7:02:00 AM
Excellent. Beautifully written. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
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Date: 6/1/2016 3:57:00 PM
I truly like your lovely comments, Ravi...thank you! All the best...paul
Date: 6/1/2016 6:27:00 AM
What an amazing work Paul! I know you would win! Congratulations and keep on writing! :) -Hans
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Date: 6/1/2016 3:50:00 PM
Thank you for the encouragement and congrats, Hansteven! Regards // paul
Date: 5/31/2016 10:16:00 PM
Yay! I knew this would be a top winner Paul! Congratulations on your well deserved win! #7 ; )
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Date: 6/1/2016 3:43:00 PM
Your prediction was correct, Connie:) You make an excellent judge! Thank you for coming back with congratulations:) Regards // paul
Date: 5/31/2016 1:47:00 PM
Beautifully written!
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Date: 6/1/2016 3:41:00 PM
Thank you Sara. Pleased to have you stopping by. Regards // paul
Date: 5/31/2016 11:09:00 AM
What an endearing nature girl you describe here ... reminds me of country folk living in the bayous, far away from technology, but finding their entertainment the old-fashioned way. This one has a lot more backstory than the others I've read, only getting to the ducklings at the end ... makes me care for the little girl in the picture more.
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Date: 6/1/2016 3:31:00 PM
I'm a country fellow myself, Timothy, grew up on a farm and will always treasure those memories. I wanted my protagonist to be a lover of nature, cut away from the din of city life...happy with a simple life, so a build-up to the feeding part was deemed necessary. So pleased that you could spot these points that you mention...thank you. // paul
Date: 5/31/2016 7:39:00 AM
What a wholesome beautiful write, Paul. "I race the wind..." - Love it! :) Congrats!
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Date: 6/1/2016 3:17:00 PM
Thank you for reading and liking, Lukas. ~ Regards // paul
Date: 5/31/2016 5:11:00 AM
I see how this one won, great read:)
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Date: 6/1/2016 3:04:00 PM
or...still busy gathering nuts?:)
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Date: 6/1/2016 3:02:00 PM
Thank you Linda...lovely to have you stopping by; hope you're keeping well! hugs // paul
Date: 5/31/2016 1:10:00 AM
Great poem including many other animals:) Congratulations on your placement Paul:)
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Date: 5/31/2016 3:40:00 PM
Thank you Jo:) Congrats once again for placing first. Regards // paul
Date: 5/30/2016 8:47:00 PM
Lovely, Paul. Those were the days, I guess. Congrats on your win in the contest. ~karam~
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Date: 5/31/2016 3:38:00 PM
Thank you Karam; unfortunately those days can only be revived through memories! ~ Regards // paul
Date: 5/30/2016 6:40:00 PM
Paul, congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
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Date: 5/31/2016 1:38:00 PM
Thank you, Laura:) Enjoyed your winning entry, too! Regards // paul
Date: 5/30/2016 5:29:00 PM
Very sweet, Paul. I love the way you brought other animal friends and farm life into the child's life on the farm. Well done, and congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Sandra
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Date: 5/31/2016 1:36:00 PM
I spent a lot of time on my grandfather's farm when I was young, Sandra, so I often tend to go back to those memories. Thank you for the congrats and lovely feedback. ~ Regards // paul
Date: 5/30/2016 4:56:00 PM
Paul, thank you so very much for creating a beautiful poem for the contest I just feel in love with it. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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Date: 5/31/2016 1:33:00 PM
I am very pleased to be on your winners' list, Eve:) The pictures you provide are always a great source of inspiration. Thank you. hugs // paul
Date: 5/30/2016 4:41:00 PM
I can picture you using Valentina for your inspiration here ... a delightful write Paul many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 5/31/2016 1:29:00 PM
Thank you Jan...yes, Valentina has inspired some of my poems, this one included:) Hugs // paul
Date: 5/30/2016 2:54:00 PM
- A beautiful poem, Paul - Love the last line - Good luck in the contest - a 7 and a hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/30/2016 3:41:00 PM
Thank you Anne Lise:) Hope you've had a lovely start to the new week! hugs // paul
Date: 5/30/2016 7:12:00 AM
I predict this will be a top winner Paul. It has all the elements of great poetry. Great rhyme that is natural and not forced, beautiful colorful imagery with a childlike innocence. I love your entry! #7 ; )
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Date: 5/30/2016 10:47:00 AM
Thank you for the beautiful feedback, Connie! I think we two have a lot in common where writing is concerned ... and you are often correct with your predictions, too:) ~ Best regards // paul
Date: 5/29/2016 5:40:00 PM
You did like me and Caycay, focusing on the little girl and having her tell the story. Love that, Paul! Good luck in the contest for us all!!
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Date: 5/30/2016 9:24:00 AM
Good luck to us all! I have read your entry and CayCay's too; both are winning material! Thank you for reading and liking:) // paul
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