Princely Duck - a real story

In springtime's realm, by a lake so fair, 
A princely duck, with a crown to wear. 
His consort, a beauty by his side, 
In love, they swam, on waters wide.

In my little lake, a royal scene, 
All ducks joined in, the waters between. 
Migrating geese and seagulls  gay, 
Daffodils dancing in the sun's warm ray.

Amidst the roses, a fragrant delight, 
Under skies of blue, love taking flight. 
The princely duck and his queen so rare, 
In their love, a tale beyond compare.

But one day came, a shadowed hour, 
A loss felt deeply, a wilted flower. 
His mate, no more by his side, 
A love once vibrant, now a fading tide.

He stood on the shore, a lonely gaze, 
Waiting for her in the sunlit maze. 
Every day, a hopeful stance, 
Yearning for her in nature's dance.

Till one day, he joined her, on heaven's shore, 
Their love eternal, forevermore. 
In the azure skies, their spirits soar, 
A princely duck's love, forevermore.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Volumes Avatar
April 6, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Jay this is wonderful. Extreme congratulations on your first place win my friend. Your story is beautiful. Best wishes from Wen
Roberts Avatar
April 6, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Congrats on the first place win in my contest , I am not one for placing everyone, people have to work hard to get placed in my contests so well done
Poet Avatar
February 27, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Jay, your creation is truly a masterpiece, brimming with ingenuity and poetic brilliance. Echo of Splendor embodies a deeply moving narrative of amour and passion.
George Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 10:41 PM
What a heartfelt tale of love and romance. The duck pair's love life was brief as the adage proves... 'The course of true love never runs smooth'! Poor Drake... he lost his lady love. This story is so touchingly told with impeccable rhyming, dear Jay.
Andresen Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 11:31 AM
- The "adventure" started so beautiful and ended so sad, Jay...this is really a real story...ducks or people ... a touching poem - hugs
Volumes Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Oh Jay, this is beautiful. Your poem flows perfectly, the story is so delicately told. I know its the way of nature, but it really tugs at my heart strings. You captured the feeling of love and mourning and even waiting in anticipation of something that would never happen felt by the drake, and this reader felt it too. A fave for me Jay. I really loved it.
Rodgers Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Dear Jay, This is a beautiful and touching story. The imagery of the springtime setting, the royal ducks, and the creative words about nature brings the poem to life. The contrast between the joyful first half, filled with love and celebration, and the sorrow of the second half, with loss and loneliness, is deeply moving. The ending, though bittersweet, offers a sense of peace and eternal love, reminding us that cherished connections transcend the boundaries of life. A heartwarming poem. - Blessings, Daniel
Goldsmith Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 11:58 AM
I enjoyed your fun/cute story with a great ending. Have a wonderful day/week writing away............
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