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15-Feb-2008 G. Christie

Ducks' Ditty 15/02

Maitland, NSW

An alternative crop (thanks to Harrison for the suggestion)



All along the backwater,
Through the rushes tall,
Ducks are a-dabbling,
Up tails all!

Ducks' tails, drakes' tails,
Yellow feet a-quiver,
Yellow bills all out of sight
Busy in the river!

Slushy green undergrowth
Where the roach swim--
Here we keep our larder,
Cool and full and dim.

Everyone for what he likes!
WE like to be
Heads down, tails up,
Dabbling free!

High in the blue above
Swifts whirl and call--
We are down a-dabbling
Up tails all!

---- Kenneth Grahame

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Máire Uí Mhaicín09-Nov-2008 20:21
A great image, and this poem brings me back to my childhood.
Jason Anderson08-Nov-2008 03:03
Cleaning up the place :o) Wow, it's been a long time but I do remember the Wind in the Willows!
Barbara Heide07-Nov-2008 23:40
sweet!
Harrison07-Nov-2008 23:39
Great image for the poem!
Guest 07-Nov-2008 14:12
Nice image, goes well with the "slushy green undergrowth".
wernere0107-Nov-2008 11:54
Great synchronity. Love it. v
laine8207-Nov-2008 09:34
It fits the image perfectly Greg.
Maaike Huizer07-Nov-2008 08:17
Great shot. I like the way they playing "doubles".
j>a>e>17 :):):)07-Nov-2008 07:44
spring dance o'spirit & mega thanx for the magic, j>a>e>17 :):):)
cits_4_pets07-Nov-2008 05:23
Poem and image go together nicely. Beautiful colors and nice detail. Excellent job!
Guest 15-Feb-2008 20:57
Perfect match for the poem, excellent work..v
Guest 15-Feb-2008 14:32
a very peaceful image.
Yvonne15-Feb-2008 10:27
Love the ditty Greg, so apt! Love all that lush green too, gorgeous shot! v