Ducks

We are all like ducks paddling along the surface,
wandering around in watery circles.
The main rule is:
Don't ruffle any feathers,
Don't say what really happened.
Just say, “Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack.”

No, no thanks.
I'd sooner fly south, say “bye.”

© 2006 by Mark Bittner

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