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She Loves To Feed the Ducks

There she sits, in such pure and innocent beauty 
She thinks feeding the ducks is her newest duty
Her smile lights up the dark shadows on my heart
Sad that her hearing is much worse than we thought

Nothing is more fun to her than feeding those ducks 
A frown when one steals it all, she says, "Aw Shucks"
She imagines she's their mom when they come near
Quacking for attention,  sounds she can hardly hear

I saw one nip at her toes, thinking it was bread
She pointed, giggled, and this is what she said,
"Bad little duck! Don't bite your Mommy's toes."
She pretended to be angry and struck a silly pose

She's the perfect combination of angel and tomboy 
In her favorite overalls, she plays with her girly toys
She loves those denims, would wear them every day
when she sits on the wharf, feeding ducks on the bay


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          May 5th, 2016
Eve's Feeding the Ducks Contest

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Skat A July 17, 2016 at 5:48 PM LIN LANE, congratulations on your FEEDING THE DUCKY'S win. LUV **SKAT**

James Inman July 11, 2016 at 10:46 PM Lovely poem Lin, enjoyed spending time with you tonight. Hope things are well with you.

Wendy Rycroft June 7, 2016 at 9:30 AM Very lovely well done congrats xxx

Hansteven Selfa June 1, 2016 at 6:28 AM What an amazing work Lin! I know you would win! Congratulations and keep on writing! :) -Hans

Sara Chansarkar May 31, 2016 at 2:03 PM Very charming Lin,congrats!

Paul Callus May 31, 2016 at 12:32 PM A lovely and emotional poem that befits this inspiring picture, Lin...also a truly deserved winner. Congratulations! ~ Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel May 31, 2016 at 1:23 AM Very cute picture you've painted here with your words:) sad to know that the little girl is deaf...Congratulations on your lovely placement:)

Rob Carmack May 31, 2016 at 12:12 AM Lin, congrats on your win.

Sandra Haight May 30, 2016 at 6:05 PM Such a lovely, sweet poem, Lin. I enjoyed your write. Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper May 30, 2016 at 5:16 PM Lin, thank you so very much for creating a beautiful poem for the contest. Congratulations on your Win!!! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison May 30, 2016 at 4:46 PM Dropping back with my congrats Lin so lovely to read this again:-) hugs jan xx

Timothy Hicks May 16, 2016 at 9:04 PM This was such a sweet little story with an endearing quality to it. Not only was the essence of the painting captured, but you've added greater depth to it, with the details of her being deaf ... being a piano player the thought of being deaf is a bit heart breaking to think about. This would be really cute in some sort of children's book methinks ... excellent job, Lin! Lin Lane May 17, 2016 at 1:27 AM Thank you, Tim. I've been told that several of my poems should be published in a children's book. Now that I have a wee little grandchild, the idea appeals to me. I'm glad you like this one.

Charlie Smith May 5, 2016 at 10:06 PM Lin, I think you captured the essence of the theme and painting beautifully. If I were judging, you just won... Lin Lane May 5, 2016 at 10:32 PM Thank you, Charlie. I'll claim my prize, which is your kind compliment!

Connie Marcum Wong May 5, 2016 at 3:41 PM Hearing people are more sad than any of the deaf at their loss because they don't dwell on what they are missing. My first husband was deaf and the father of two of my children and I interpret for the deaf. They embrace life in all senses in which they are blessed. Your poem exudes the joy of both the child and the ducks Lin, and was a delight go read this morning. I hope this is a top winner. I adored the picture too. #7 ; ) Lin Lane May 5, 2016 at 4:20 PM Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me, Connie, and I agree with you. I've found that deaf and blind people are so much more sensitive. I'm glad you liked it so well. The painting was one that Eve supplied for her contest. It's not one of her beauties, but it sure is a realistic work of art.

DM Babbit May 5, 2016 at 3:14 PM LIn, I loved this. Sadly, it is only one of three memories I have my mother. The last at age 3 and half on Mother;s day when she left. Even the pic is reminiscent of my sister and my two brothers as we fed the ducks in the park, just before she gave us up, a life time ago. TY for the memory. DMB Lin Lane May 5, 2016 at 4:17 PM Oh, DM, I am so moved by your comment. Sorry that it evoked one of few memories, but glad it gave you a moment to reminisce. I'm so sorry about your childhood circumstances, but thank you for sharing it with me. You need a hug ((( DMB )))

Jan Allison May 5, 2016 at 2:05 PM Oh Lin this brought a lump to my throat - such an emotional write with wonderful imagery:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Lin Lane May 5, 2016 at 4:13 PM You're soft-hearted, Jan...one of the things I like best about you. Thank you.

Tim Smith May 5, 2016 at 1:39 PM Very cute Lin...I really enjoyed this write Lin Lane May 5, 2016 at 4:12 PM Thanks very much, Tim.

Barbara Gorelick May 5, 2016 at 12:56 PM Sweet write...enjoyed. BG Lin Lane May 5, 2016 at 1:32 PM Thank you, Barbara. Barbara Gorelick May 5, 2016 at 12:56 PM oops...BG