The swan

She glides down the river like a figure skater.

Her elegant white feathers glisten in the sun.

Her long neck enables her to feed from the buffet under the water.

Webbed feet pita pata on the muddy banks creating a pattern of footprints.

A nest is made nearby from floating sticks, that interlock.

Nurture takes over as she searches

for a mate.

One mate for life.

Together they glide down the river,

trailing behind are fluffy ball signets.

Her as family.