Ducks

Among the cool ones; refusing

alcohol, sex, and joints.

Red faced, but still listening

to laughter's shuriken points.

Body language defensive

of the extra pad of pounds.

Wallflowers not dancing

despite their beautiful gowns.


Cygnets are still growing

into their own gangly form.

Feathering their own way

instead of following the norm.

But, warm wind will soon dry

every beautiful face

as each new swan floats out

to it's mate, and takes it's place.


Watching from the the shore are

all those hateful ---ducks---

waddling in laughter

and ugly quacks and clucks.

C Tamera Dobbins