Feeding the Ducks

The ducks have come a long way
for rations from my high hand.

The best crumbs 
I keep to myself.

I don’t have to share at all
what the master let fall
from his plate.

But I know what it’s like
to long for a meager scrap
that’s spied and sniffed

but never had.

May 6, 2015
for Feeding the Ducklings Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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July 17, 2016 at 5:53 PM
RITA, congratulations on your FEEDING THE DUCKY'S win. LUV **SKAT**
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June 6, 2016 at 1:31 AM
Rita, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve
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May 7, 2016 at 6:48 PM
Thought provoking write
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