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River Reverie

An old Mallard dines alone A memory on the edge of the flock A weaker yet still viable member An inattentive sentry Sifting grey mud Chasing soggy bread crumbs The sun warms his weary wings As the river draws him away A Great Blue Heron nods G’Day

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Date: 4/24/2025 8:42:00 PM
An old gray Wolf mutters: "Watch yor wallaby, mate." Aws Trey Liya
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Date: 4/23/2025 7:48:00 AM
I like this very much well done John you captured him perfectly hugs Shadow
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Date: 4/23/2025 6:20:00 AM
Respect among Avians. Too bad humans don't hold to the same code of decency. Age should never be detrimental to showing dignity. Good point, John, even if the Great Blue has an Aussie accent. ;-)
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