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Sylee

I had a duck named Sylee. She was little when we met. I loved her and she loved me. She became my perfect pet. She grew fast, then grew some more. She followed me here and there. One day she went through the door to enjoy the morning air. She wandered in the back yard. She liked the freedom of it. I built a pool, it wasn't hard. She could bathe and swim a bit. When she was one, maybe two, she got another best friend, my cousin's pet rabbit, Boo. They played a game of pretend. Boo dug tunnels in the ground. Sylee thought it dandy fun. She followed Boo all around. Through tunnels she tried to run. One day the fun took a turn. She tried reverse, but was stuck. A tragic lesson to learn. Black end to Sylee the Duck.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/4/2024 12:03:00 PM

Wonderful relationship articulated! Such a sad ending! Have always loved animals - all except poisonous snakes! At one time we even had a rescued Monarch butterfly. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/6/2024 6:39:00 AM

Aww, so sweet little butterfly. Yes, I love animals too Sam. We even had a flying squirrel once. My mother had a small window on a second floor landing that she opened for the squirrels to come in to eat what she left for them in a small dish. Too cute. :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/2/2024 12:13:00 PM

Hi Linda, I really loved this from beinning to end, It has a special unique touch about it, Meaning I could visualize you and the two charming animals..All in a unique and very special relationship. Good job. Thank you. Pangie

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/4/2024 10:19:00 AM

How nice of you to let me know you kift my soul. I think your poetrty is unique. Glad you laogh at some zany emails I send you,you know the ones to which I refer..))))). I never had the variety of animals you had. . But tons of the domestiic breeds. Our life is blessed, pangie…aka Wonger Woman lol I alwats wanted to be her! Itshosws inmy poetry, I just noticed that. Pangie.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/4/2024 7:47:00 AM

Hello dearest Paige. I always had pets growing up. Rabbits, turkeys, chickens, parakeets, parrots, fish, dogs, cats, turtles - depending on where we lived at the time. Syllee was the only duck I raised. LOL I love animals. You visit always lifts my spirits and I am glad you are my friend. Many thanks! :)

Bill Baker

Date: 3/1/2024 6:01:00 PM

Sad ending to a fun story, until it wasn't. Nice poetry, Linda, I enjoyed the read. Bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/2/2024 8:56:00 AM

Hey Bill. Such is life, eh? Any thanks for stopping by. :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/1/2024 9:23:00 AM

Dear Linda, What a touching tribute to the bond between you and your beloved duck. The simplicity of your words captures the innocence and joy of your time together while also conveying the heartbreak of loss. Your ability to evoke emotion through your storytelling is compelling. This is a heartfelt piece. - Blessings, Daniel

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/2/2024 8:55:00 AM

I was a child, hence the simplicity. ;) Many thanks dear Daniel. Your words encourage me. :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/29/2024 11:05:00 AM

Great non-fiction, Sylee what a name, love it! Remember white duck yellow duck? I had a black rabbit, poor thing. lol Hope you are far away from them there Texas fires! Stay safe, Linda Alice

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/2/2024 8:54:00 AM

We raised rabbits and chickens when I was quite young.. Sylee (Silly - thought he was a rabbit LOL) came to me in the big city as a gift at Easter one year. No storms here! Thanks my friend! :)

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/29/2024 5:56:00 AM

Poor duck. Asphyxia is not a pleasant way to die.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/2/2024 8:43:00 AM

I can't image...thanks dear Victor. hugs :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/28/2024 5:40:00 PM

A sad tale about Sylee. Such a tragic end.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/2/2024 8:42:00 AM

Thank you Jerry. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/28/2024 4:40:00 PM

a delightfully cute poem and poetic recount of Sylee the Duck. Sorry he had a tragic end. Nicely done, hugs, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/2/2024 8:42:00 AM

Thank you neighbor. Have a good weekend. hugs L :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/28/2024 12:45:00 PM

Oh my. What a special pet and so sad to lose like that. I am glad you had many happy times with them. I have always had pets. So much love and fun. Tragedy as well. Good one Linda :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/2/2024 8:41:00 AM

Life is love and fun and tragedy...the bad times make us appreciate the good, the good times make us prepared for the bad. I hope you are doing well dear Heidi. Thanks for visiting! hugs, Linda :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/28/2024 11:20:00 AM

oh my a tragic ending!! Well, it was sure a cute story anyway, Linda

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/28/2024 11:35:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. True to life I'm afraid. Not everything is happily ever after. LOL :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/28/2024 11:11:00 AM

Not the ending I was hoping for then again tragic accidents do happen. Hope your day is going better than Sylee's Linda. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/28/2024 11:35:00 AM

Hey Tom! No, it was a sad day for me. I was about 14, loved that little critter. So personable! Thanks for stopping by. :)

Paul Callus

Date: 2/28/2024 7:36:00 AM

Poor Sylee the Duck :( Definitely a tragic lesson! But we can at least find solace in remembering the happy days spent playing out-of-doors. ~ Best regards, Linda // paul

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/28/2024 7:55:00 AM

Hi Paul. A pleasure to see you here. Yes, fun in the sun!! smiles and hugs Paul, Linda :)