River bird, river bird
What bothers you today
I wish the bittern would think
That my pitch was loud as it goes
River bird, river bird
What bothers you today
I wish the coot would think
That my beak was white as snow
River bird, river bird
What bothers you today
I wish the curlew would think
That my legs were long as a mile
River bird, river bird
What bothers you today?
I wish the crane would think
My neck was high as the hill.
River bird, river bird
What bothers you today
I wish the duck would think
My feet were webbed and wholesome
River bird, river bird
What bothers you today
I wish the ibis would think
I would be cool in the tropics.
River bird, river bird
What bothers you today
I wish the kingfisher would think
I am adorned with blue and orange
River bird, river bird
What bothers you today
I wish the cygnet would think
I was white and cool as others
River bird, river bird
What bothers you today
I wish that you will think through
Why you bother as much as me
© GBOLABO ADETUNJI/ AYOKA
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Cute picture 😀
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I loved all the water bird references, seeing as how I’m always at the parks to spot them feeding if I’m lucky enough – great poem, by the way!
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Thanks for reading and commenting. I’m thrilled you loved it.
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You’re welcome! Thanks for the follow too, I like your poems as well 🙂
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I believe this a Mandarin duck, a stunning and you’ve don it justice with a superb shot. Many thanks for sharing!
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The photographer tagged it a Mandarin duck. At first sight , I thought it was a Carolina duck or a wood duck. I still can’t tell the difference. The image credits are listed above. I’m glad you liked it!
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This is good–and beautifully, cleverly written 🙂
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Thanks for reading and commenting. I’m thrilled you loved it.
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You’re most welcome.
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