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*The black swan theory or theory of black swan events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalised after the fact with the benefit of hindsight. - Wikipedia

Silently they glide past, submerged feet not breaking surface of serene stream. Strident honk by life-mate— state protected King’s game. Some black swan events are* smoothed over by hindsight.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/3/2024 10:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. WOW!! I enjoyed reading your "Swans" write. I love your pretty Swans picture. Wish I had it. Thanks for your notes... Have a blessed day writing away.............

Suzette Richards
Date: 11/3/2024 11:18:00 AM

You may copy this picture for your own use, if you like, Paula :) Thank you for the kind comment.

David Crandall

Date: 11/2/2024 5:51:00 PM

It's cool the way they can move without disturbing the surface - nice poem Suzette!

Suzette Richards
Date: 11/2/2024 11:54:00 PM

Thanks, David

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2024 5:11:00 PM

Lovely picture as well and thanks for keeping to plural form of swans inside your description.

Suzette Richards
Date: 11/2/2024 11:53:00 PM

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/2/2024 5:10:00 PM

I don't know why we can't any more explain a line ON the actual poem page. I had no clue about this metaphor and I should have looked it up. Also I am curious about state protected king game. You aren't in England, are you? Anyway. What I really loved about your poem were the first four lines. Such great description of how they glide along and I loved the word Strident that you came up with for their sound. Congrats and thanks for the entry

Suzette Richards
Date: 11/2/2024 11:51:00 PM

I recalled a Sunday afternoon stroll on the river bank in Stratford upon Avon when it must have been mating season and the swans' calls were loud and not pleasant (strident). Swans are game birds (not water fowl, as far as I know). Because they mate for life, killing a bird will result in a hefty fine --- in the olden days they were protected by the King's Decree, punishable by death if you should kill one. Only the King was allowed to eat swans ... A bit of useless information :)

Suzette Richards
Date: 11/2/2024 9:40:00 PM

I thought that swans being Kings game is common knowledge. I move between UK and SA ...