Remember the day when bluebirds flew through?
I thought for sure they’d at least stop and rest
on the window ledge, but no, onward they passed,
fast, headed for another place to take respite.
Instead I heard a quack. Parting the curtains,
my pale, pinched face looked down.
On the ground was a Muscovy duck,
looking up at me.
“Well, I’ll be,” she said. “I’ve been looking for thee.
You see, I’ve been down on my luck, an unlucky duck,
you might say. But today is my lucky day.”
She ruffled her feathers and waddled away.
Throwing my coat, boots, and gloves on,
I followed her along the long-untrod grassy path
to the pond out back. She and I were joy-flustered with
the sight of a school of golden koi wiggling under
the wind’s ripples.
The largest one, with silver fins,
poked her head from the water and said,
“We’ve been waiting for you. What took you so long?”
Carrie is the host of The Sunday Muse.
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Love this flight of fancy ~~ a delight!
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Thank you, Helen :)
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Such an endearing little story! 🌞
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Thank you, Lisa.
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This is just lovely, Lisa! <3
~David
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Thank you!
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What IS taking us so long? (K)
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Great little fantasy story Lisa!
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Thanks, Max. I saw that pic and got a start and the rest wrote itself.
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I like fantasy stories like that…anytime animals talk…I’m there.
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Love this fun poem.
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Thanks, Sadje :)
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Always a pleasure
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What a cool looking duck!
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This was delightful to read … I loved it!
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Thank you :)
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A fanciful story with a message of hope that all have a place to belong.
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Truedessa, I like what you see in the story <3
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Koi are such a wonderful surprise in a dark pond. Love the luck running through this.
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I like what you see in the story. Thank you, Wyndolynne.
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I love this story so Lisa! Wonderful and a delight to read!
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Thanks much, Carrie :)
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Reminded me of Beatrix Potter and Jemima Puddle-duck. Nice bit of whimsy, Lisa, your joy in all creatures comes through. 🧡
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Dora thank you very much and appreciate the comparison <3
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This is simply delightful, Lisa!
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Thanks, Keith :)
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Muscovy duck has a turkey looking kind of face.
Happy Sunday
Much💛love
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Thank you, Gillena, they are an interesting duck.
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Love this story. It gave me a much needed smile. Thank you
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Susie, happy it made you smile :)
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A lovely jaunt of a poem! :-)
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Sunra, thanks much :)
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I loved reading this. Good for the heart! ;)
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Thank you, Amanda :)
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What a sweet, uplifting poem, Li.
I love communing with animals. I love the fact that the little dogs around the corner run up to the gate with their tails wagging when they see me but bark at other people, hehe. I love the very weird and varied sounds crows make. They’re so smart! My husband was sitting alone in a park once–sorry if I’ve told you this story already–and someone laughed behind him. He turned around. No one there. It came again: “Ha….ha…ha…ha…” He started getting REALLY perturbed. Looked up. A crow was staring down at him from the tree. Then it opened its beak and THAT’S WHO WAS LAUGHING! True story. I guess they’re just amazing mimickers, lol !!!
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Stacie, I’m delighted that my poem reminded you of these precious moments in your life <3 Appreciate you sharing them here and smile as I think of them.
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You’re welcome!
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A wonderful whimsical tale, Lisa!
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Thanks, Sara!
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