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What the Ducks Can Teach Us

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Comment from Jeanie Mercer
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I love the lesson of the ducks, who practice trust without even knowing that's what they're doing. And I love the picture of Sawyer enjoying the ducks. My parents used to take my children to see the "duckies" at the park, and it was one of their favorite things to do. Love, Jeanie

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014
    Thanks so much, Jeanie - I have a photo of me as a toddler with my brother-in-law by the local duck pond - it seems to be a scene played out by millions and millions over the generations :-) Brooke
Comment from pattipac
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Your well chosen words remind us that we have a choice when worry and anxiety start to wrap their ugly arms around us; one is to surrender and drown under their weight, the other is to embrace the joy and promise found in life and faith.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014
    patti, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from 1954speed
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Very good. I enjoy this and the message it dispenses. It is hard for us, sometimes, to remember our feathers will keep us afloat! We just need to trust in that. Thanks

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014
    1954 speed, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I think the animals and nature can teach us a lot if we would only take the time to really enjoy it. I enjoyed reading your wonderful poem.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014
    Barbara, thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Gaye Hemsley
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Just lovely Brooke, How we can learn from the simple things in life. rhyming is excellent. I love those words buoyant/enjoyment only a wonderful poet like you would think of those two words. Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 19-Apr-2014
    Gaye, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from emrpoems
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Good abcb rhymes
How true, we can make the choice that you suggest in these lines--
Anxiety can rule our days
with worries it has brought us,
or we can live contentedly
with what the ducks have taught us.
Unique idea of using ducks to teach us a lesson




 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2014
    emrpoems, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Poetofheart2013
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A very nice poem I love ducks too good subject matter.
I love how you wrote it. and everything gose together
so well and flows really nice. I really reading it
Good Job

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
    Poet, thank you so very much :-) Brooke
Comment from Aussie
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I wish I had a six for you. The message is clear - animals don't hesitate they just dive in. Humans cause their own anxiety by not trusting. I loved your poem and obviously so did all your readers! Well done Mrs Cygnet.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
    Kay, thank you so much, my friend :-) I asked Sawyer how he liked going to the doctor when we were on the phone this afternoon, and he told me, "Sawyer was crying." :-) Brooke
reply by Aussie on 20-Apr-2014
    At age 68 :-[ I still don't like the doctor!
Comment from IndianaIrish
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I loved the title of your poem, Brooke, and enjoyed your verses very much. Ducks are such fun to watch and I love when they dunk for food and stick their butts up in the air. I like that your poetry suggests so many things can teach us lessons we can use in our lives.
Smiles,
Karyn : )

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
    Karyn, thanks so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Lulube
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Just a happy group, meandering or floating together and stick like glue to their mates. Mind you the mallards especially, all look alike, so I guess it's easy to be beside another, any one will do.
great rhyming for words of wisdom

lulube

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2014

reply by the author on 18-Apr-2014
    Lulube, thank you so much :-) Brooke
reply by Lulube on 20-Apr-2014
    welcome Brooke

    lulube