GIRL AND THE LITTLE DUCKLING by Joanne Boyle

 "GIRL AND THE LITTLE DUCKLING"
by Joanne Boyle

"Hello," said the girl

to the friend she just met.

The Duckling looked around

at the place he was set.

The little girl asked

"Will you come and play with me?

We could stay on dry land,

away from the sea"

Once again the Duckling

looked on confused,

but to be honest

he was also amused.

He then opened his mouth

and began to talk,

although to himself

he heard a squawk.

The little girl replied

with a squeal of delight

and said "that's a great game,

who else shall we invite?"

The Duckling was now

starting to see

The girl from the story

who saw him as me.

He looked at her

and again he spoke

and showed her his wings

that had been broke.

She stroked that wing

with love and care.

and assured him

She wouldn't leave him there.

They sat together

and woe and behold

he became a Swan

from the story told.

Some love and care

and a bit of respect

with a cup of belief

and no doubt or neglect.

Is all that it takes

to change our mindset.

So, let's be the friend

that the Duckling met.

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Author Joanne Boyle Heartfelt

art by Steffi Krenzek

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