A Poem and Sonnet from the Duck Dinner 2023
Contributed by Simon Godfrey Guest Speaker
Poem
In Aylesbury's fair realm, a duck was born
With regal manner and plumage white as snow
A creature of such grace, yet not forlorn
With pride it glided through the waters' flow
Its noble wings, unfurled in azure skies
Commanded awe and admiration deep
As if to brush the heavens with its guise
A spectacle that made the heartache leap
The sun would pause, its rays upon it cast
As if to pay homage to nature's art
In each swift quack, a melody surpasse.
A symphony that captivated hearts
Oh, Aylesbury duck, in beauty enshrined
Thy presence graced this earthly realm divine
May time immortalize thy noble mind
And let thy legacy forever shine
Sonnet
Fair Aylesbury Duck, adorned in snowy hue
Thy plumes of purity, a sight to adore
With grace, thou wandereth, in waters true
Thy regal presence, a beauty to explore
Thine eyes, like orbs, reflect a tranquil lake
As thou dost paddle 'neath the sun's warm glow
Thy beak, so sleek, akin to moon's fair wake
Proclaims thy lineage, a noble show
No quack resounds, but whispers soft and low
A melody that nature's peace imparts
Thou movest with a grace, as zephyrs blow
Embodying grace in every graceful start
Oh, Aylesbury Duck, thou art divine,
In thee, sweet nature's artistry doth shine.
