Duck and Swan

My Duck was walking on the farm,
When he began to call a Swan.
Soon someone from above responded:
'Who quacked?' to know he wanted.

'I called you!' exclaimed my Duck,
(He was so pleased with his lifehack)
'Answer me, Whitefeather: Why
Are you gorgeous like a butterfly?'

'Remember, brother', Swan told him,
'If you have a cherished dream,
Don't pretend and don't disguise:
Your own wings have a price!'


30.07.2024 


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Well written poetry, it reminds me of Aesop and Phaeder and their fables, as well as Krylov.

Лесь Украинец   31.07.2024 14:48     Заявить о нарушении
Thanks! Receiving such an unexpected comment made me very glad.

Милана Халилова   31.07.2024 15:19   Заявить о нарушении

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