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Single Mothers
by Andy James Turner → (All Poetry by Andy James Turner)
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I took this pic just behind my little home.


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Birds trilling on a
fine spring day
I take the opportunity
to stop by the old lake

The ducks, a rowdy lot
Their ducklings on tow.
Hiding in the bulrushes,
Waddling in the sun, speaking
Duck. "Bottoms up."

Single; rearing her
ducklings. Twelve, I counted.
None of the other ducks
are perturbed by this
single mother.

No shame required.

I wondered why the other
ducks do not put their beak in.
Gripe or bemoan her
for being single.

Nothing written on a leaf
for other ducks to discover;
then treat her with fetid abhorrence.
They simply swim on.

Why can’t we have the
same critical acclaim?









      

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 Reviews of "Single Mothers"
Reviewed by Janna Hill
Reviewed on September 11, 2011
Very interesting point you make here.
Janna

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price
Reviewed on June 15, 2011
Awesome. Right on. Love it. Liz

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on May 21, 2011
Wonderful writing Andy...Hugsss

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 20, 2011
unfortunately, the world is largely composed of quacks ... smart & well written, Andy ...

Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on May 19, 2011
A LESSON FROM OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS THAT MOST OF US DON'T HAVE THE 'HEART' TO IMITATE. A GREAT DEAL OF US ARE JUST TOO INTELLIGENT TO EMBRACE SIMPLE...THINGS. WELL DONE, ANDY...THE CONCEPT IS SUPPORTED SOLIDLY. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed on May 19, 2011
Great writing, Andy, and I LOVE the picture! Well done! We can learn much from our animal friends; they are our greatest teachers!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :(

Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on May 19, 2011
Because there is to much hate in our world at this time. At least we can visit in each others country in peace.
Peace
Tony

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on May 18, 2011
Yes, why? I like the way you wrote what you wrote.
And I like what you wrote in this poetic observation
of nature. -gene.

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on May 17, 2011
our ability to coexist and accept is of course limited by our gross ignorance Andy -- establishing norms to better rule is what we do better than learning to accept and tolerate differences -- well illustrated in your fine rendering my dear friend -- I bid you love and peace my dear friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on May 17, 2011
A Great write of nature indeed Laura

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 17, 2011
Bravo! Great write Andy! We can learn a lot from the animal/bird kingdom,if we choose too!...Tiggs

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on May 17, 2011
We could learn so much if we only listened to Mother Nature speak! Very cute picture, Andy, and the verse is great!

Anna

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on May 17, 2011
Amazing, what we could learn from nature if we take notice like you have~

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 17, 2011
Probably because most critters today seem to be much smarter, much more tolerant, and even much more compassionate towards their own kind, than most of we human beings today. Pretty damned sad for us.

Reviewed by Chels Duncan
Reviewed on May 16, 2011
It takes a very special few to be able to say that they have this and we can only sit and hope more people could do i hold out any hope? I'm ashamed to admit no I do not really. Thank you for a thought provoking poem hopefully it will make some people think about their views xxxx Chelsee xxxx

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on May 16, 2011
Because in many ways, the creatures of the wild are far more "tamed" than we are. Thank you for eliciting thought, Andy. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 16, 2011
"Why can’t we have the
same critical acclaim?"

Some of us do, though very few...e

Reviewed by Chessly Nesci
Reviewed on May 16, 2011
Great picture and poem with such an important message. Single mothers should get more respect...I am getting ready to be a single mother and trying to figure out how I am going to support my boys with no support. I admire and respect all single mothers! Take care Andy! :)

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on May 16, 2011
She's a dazzling force of nature!
I'm nodding my head in agreement with you, and you sure spiced up your poem with a dash of wisdom here, a touch of fun-loving tenderness there...
Blessings, xx
Christine

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on May 16, 2011
Strong perspective, Andy,
point made with just the right emphasis,
no heavy preaching, learning and educating
by natural example.
And a great pic to go with it.

John


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