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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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Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 10, 2016 at 3:32 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.
Callus Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 12:20 PM
Nothing beats childhood fun and innocence, Freddie! Thank you for the lovely comments. Regards // paul
A  Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 5:47 PM
PAUL, congratulations on your FEEDING THE DUCKY'S win. LUV **SKAT**
Zubair Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 2:30 PM
No need to taste fantasy when childhood reminisce bear an indelible mark
Callus Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 3:04 PM
So true, Samiha! Luckily I am blessed with many lovely childhood memories! Thank you for stopping by. ~ Regards // paul
Rycroft Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 7:30 AM
A very lovely feeding the ducks a good poem I enjoyed reading it x
Callus Avatar
June 12, 2016 at 8:49 AM
Glad that you enjoyed it, Wendy:) Thank you for stopping by. ~ Regards /x/ paul
Tate Avatar
June 6, 2016 at 5:10 PM
a cute and cuddly poem. I like light verse.
Callus Avatar
June 7, 2016 at 11:05 AM
Thank you James. Pleased to get to know you. Regards // paul
Hagy Avatar
June 5, 2016 at 8:23 PM
This write makes me smile...love being alone with nature... no judgement, just communion.
Callus Avatar
June 6, 2016 at 11:27 AM
I love my quality time with nature, too, Chris. Thank you for reading; glad it brought you a smile. Regards // paul
Gasun Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 7:47 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!
Callus Avatar
June 4, 2016 at 11:10 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
Duggan Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 1:23 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
Callus Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 11:49 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
Y. Avatar
June 2, 2016 at 8:56 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
Callus Avatar
June 3, 2016 at 11:46 AM
It's lovely to have you visiting, Alexis:) Thank you for reading and leaving lovely comments. ~ All the best...paul
Sathasivam Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 7:02 AM
Excellent. Beautifully written. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Callus Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:57 PM
I truly like your lovely comments, Ravi...thank you! All the best...paul
Selfa Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 6:27 AM
What an amazing work Paul! I know you would win! Congratulations and keep on writing! :) -Hans
Callus Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:50 PM
Thank you for the encouragement and congrats, Hansteven! Regards // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 10:16 PM
Yay! I knew this would be a top winner Paul! Congratulations on your well deserved win! #7 ; )
Callus Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:43 PM
Your prediction was correct, Connie:) You make an excellent judge! Thank you for coming back with congratulations:) Regards // paul
Chansarkar Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Beautifully written!
Callus Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:41 PM
Thank you Sara. Pleased to have you stopping by. Regards // paul
Hicks Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 11:09 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.
Callus Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:31 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
Ficklin Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 7:39 AM
What a wholesome beautiful write, Paul. "I race the wind..." - Love it! :) Congrats!
Callus Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:17 PM
Thank you for reading and liking, Lukas. ~ Regards // paul
A   Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 5:11 AM
I see how this one won, great read:)
Callus Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:04 PM
or...still busy gathering nuts?:)
Callus Avatar
June 1, 2016 at 3:02 PM
Thank you Linda...lovely to have you stopping by; hope you're keeping well! hugs // paul
Daniel Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 1:10 AM
Great poem including many other animals:) Congratulations on your placement Paul:)
Callus Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 3:40 PM
Thank you Jo:) Congrats once again for placing first. Regards // paul
Misra Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 8:47 PM
Lovely, Paul. Those were the days, I guess. Congrats on your win in the contest. ~karam~
Callus Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 3:38 PM
Thank you Karam; unfortunately those days can only be revived through memories! ~ Regards // paul
Scars Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 6:40 PM
Paul, congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
Callus Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 1:38 PM
Thank you, Laura:) Enjoyed your winning entry, too! Regards // paul
Haight Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 5:29 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
Callus Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 1:36 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
Roper Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 4:56 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
Callus Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 1:33 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
Allison Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 4:41 PM
I can picture you using Valentina for your inspiration here ... a delightful write Paul many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Callus Avatar
May 31, 2016 at 1:29 PM
Thank you Jan...yes, Valentina has inspired some of my poems, this one included:) Hugs // paul
Andresen Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 2:54 PM
- A beautiful poem, Paul - Love the last line - Good luck in the contest - a 7 and a hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Callus Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 3:41 PM
Thank you Anne Lise:) Hope you've had a lovely start to the new week! hugs // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 7:12 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 ; )
Callus Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 10:47 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
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 5:40 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!!
Callus Avatar
May 30, 2016 at 9:24 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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