DUCKS AND TORTOISE AND A POEM

A duck with a dream and a makeshift raft,  

Set off on a journey that made others laugh.  

"Tortoises aboard!" the duck did declare,  

"Across this grand pond, I’ll get you there!"  

The tortoises climbed, with patience galore,  

Each slower than the one just before.  

"Can we go yet?" quacked the duck in dismay,  

"At this rate, we’ll leave by the end of the day!"  

With a flap of her wings, she gave the raft a pull,  

While the tortoises chuckled, their shells looking full.  

"This is quite nice," said one with a yawn,  

"I could sit here till the break of dawn!"  

The duck rolled her eyes but kept pulling strong,  

While the tortoises hummed their own little song.  

Across the pond, through ripples and weeds,  

She tugged her slow crew with admirable speed.  

When they reached the far bank, the tortoises beamed,  

"A duck with such grit, we never dreamed!"  

But the duck just sighed, her feathers askew,  

"Next time, I’ll stick to just paddling for two!"  

Have a great day!