Thursday, June 11, 2020

The Swan

Yup, I’m a swan.

I am walking down your street, at high noon, your time.  Behold my splendor, for I am a swan.  A New Joisey swan, got it?  The best of dem all.

I am no measly duck, although the ducks at the pond have been nothing but nice to me.  I am no measly chicken or robin or sparrow or crow.  Even the hawks revel in my beauty.  Just don’t try to bite or peck me.  I will peck the hell out of you, if you make me.  Don’t make me peck you.  Peck me? Peck YOU!   

I am walking down your street.  Ain’t it neat?  I was never an ugly duckling.  Beautiful since Day One.

If you harbor jealousy or ill will, you may try to run me over, but I know you won’t.  I am no pigeon, or squirrel, or rat, or mangy stray dog.  I am a swan.  The only one in town. Got that?  Rejoice in my beauty!

Rich M.
June 2020

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1 comment:

  1. AnonymousJune 29, 2020 at 7:55 AM

    Such a New York take on a Joisey Boid. Well done!! Tom

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