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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
An old gray Wolf mutters: "Watch yor wallaby, mate." Aws Trey Liya
Hamilton Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I like this very much well done John you captured him perfectly hugs Shadow
Lane Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 6:20 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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