Swimming With the Ducks

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The sun blazed hot, no cloud for a respite.
Life was hopeless, wretched and desperate.
The grass a withered brown, and tree leaves sparse.
No shade for the living, summer a farce.

Rockeries were lichen free, the rill dry.
Hopefully, the food caters would pass by.
Sally and I sought rest in our cottage.
The air conditioner used its wattage.

The best thing was that behind was a pool.
Where all our dark ducks could swim and feel cool.
In our gear, we jumped quickly with the ducks
Until the caters came with their big trucks.



 Just a scribble
for want of better things.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 7/22/2021 9:20:00 AM
A nice time away from the stresses of life out in the country with ducks. Enjoyed this.
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Date: 7/18/2021 6:06:00 PM
Very cute Victor. This made me smile. God Bless, JB
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Date: 7/18/2021 11:58:00 AM
What a fun write Victor, I’d love to have a splash with the ducks right now, the weather here is scorching… Belle
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Date: 7/18/2021 10:37:00 AM
good description nonetheless. It's good to just write sometimes. I need to do it very soon!!
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Date: 7/18/2021 9:01:00 AM
I certainly could do with a pond I would even swim with the ducks.....It has been hot, hot, hot...melting away...Delice
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Date: 7/17/2021 10:33:00 PM
It is so warm and humid the cool pool sounds nice. :)
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Date: 7/17/2021 1:37:00 PM
Just a bit of fun or quackery ;)
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Date: 7/17/2021 11:37:00 AM
An air conditioner, a pool, and food caterers are certainly things to be grateful for in a sweltering drought. Through your masterful depictions, I could almost feel the heat. Luckily we're enjoying a cool spell here, after a drought. Hugs
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Date: 7/17/2021 10:23:00 AM
I think in this heat we should all be like little ducks and hit the pool lol nice one Victor, thanks for the refresh :)
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Date: 7/17/2021 8:18:00 AM
I could do with a dip myself Victor it is pretty hot here :-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/17/2021 7:55:00 AM
WoW! Victor, Good well-written descriptive write. I can relate to wanting something better. I enjoyed the positive shift in your write. A nice swim on hot summer days is relaxing. Well done. Have a great day and weekend, my friend:-) Alexus
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Date: 7/17/2021 7:20:00 AM
- It sounds fun ... but a little cold ... we only have 16 c .... too cold for a swim outdoors ... a lovely poem, Victor :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/17/2021 6:48:00 AM
Victor you captured the moment carefully and wonderfully, when there is no other alternative it’s fine to do with ducks ??, it’s a lot of fun. I enjoyed reading this great poem. Blessings and best regards
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Date: 7/17/2021 6:33:00 AM
Much enjoyed the descriptions that bring the scene alive, Victor. Moments beautifully captured, as always.
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Date: 7/17/2021 5:19:00 AM
Could do with a duck pool right now Victor as our temperatures are rising, a scorcher today. 28c. Tom
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 7/17/2021 5:59:00 AM
Same here but today at least it's windy.
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