George Washington Duck

George Washington Duck got his name from his patriotic mother.
She dressed him in red, white, and blue, just like his brother.
He was given a cherry tree and a hatchet when he turned ten.
“Look at me Mama!” He yelled with a happy grin.

Chopping down a cherry tree is more work than he thought.
Because this was a young healthy sapling, not a bit of rot.
His mama gave him a chain saw, and he was in his glory.
Of course, it completely changed the age-old story.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rodrigues Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Was a rhetorical question…just going with the story with a smile on my face…love GW Duck! Don’t you (don’t answer ;)
Krutsinger Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 1:15 AM
sure enough do
Rodrigues Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 4:50 PM
LOL…too funny! Did he lie about it or tell the truth?
Krutsinger Avatar
August 19, 2023 at 1:22 PM
I have no idea Kim, once the poem is done, I am done.
Kendrick Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Creative work again with a touch of history and humor which would make history more interesting. Thanks for sharing. Sara
Krutsinger Avatar
August 19, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Thank you Sara
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