Snow Ducks

Tired of paddling in the frigid pond

the ducks are on the move.

Spring has tickled the earth beneath the snow

and they forage for the vegetation that begins to grow.

They're funny

these forest ducks,

wiggling their way

around branch and tree,

maneuvering over root and snag.

With bright orange snowshoes

they waddle along

With an occasional stumble and flap

when one foot sinks too deep.

They look at home,

snuggled

in their warm brown

feathers.

Of course they'd like the snow.

It's nothing more than frozen water :)