Marlboro Red Ducklings

Back in the day, it was thought to prevent earaches.
So, he'd line his ducklings up before him.
Then take a big mechanic's drag from a Marlboro Red...
Then gently blow smoke into their sunlit ears.
They'd cough a little and skip away giggling. 
The ritual always ended with, "I love you dearly ".
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Romios Avatar
May 9, 2023 at 11:55 AM
A charming poem, Anthony . So unusual Panagiotz
Bianco Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 3:14 AM
Thank you Pangie
Mchattie Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 12:44 PM
The more times I read this poem... the more clever its premise. Wonderfully penned my friend. Have a great day.
Bianco Avatar
May 30, 2023 at 3:15 AM
thank you David
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