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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

sun on the pond

the spread of a drake's wings

after mating

First published in Ambrosia.

Witnessed in Hyde Park, London, England. I thought the drake's bragging was extremely un-English. Okay, he got lucky, but still . . .

Anonymous said...: Le soleil sur l'étang, surtout lorsque le canard reprend son envol après l'accouplement. Haïku très imagé.; 11:54 PM
John McDonald said...: good one Bill
john; 2:35 AM
Melissa said...: There was a New Yorker article a few weeks ago that discussed how un-English it is to complain, in connection with the recent elections. And yes, it does seem equally un-English to brag and for much the same reasons.; 9:02 PM
Bill said...: Thanks for the comments, Marcel, John, and Melissa.; 11:46 AM
the garden harlot said...: how is your pond ? ours is dwindling in its water supply. it's all i can think about. rain isn't expected for another week, if that. it's a whole different ballgame when your natural resources are scaring you. oh ponds. but this is an irrigation one, so that makes it harder.; 9:27 AM
Kristin Riggs said...: Oh, Bill...I LOVE this one. Your little comment made me laugh. :); 8:49 PM
Crafty Green Poet said...: this really does capture the drake's character, as you say how un-English...; 10:38 AM

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