Wood Duck

Noel Palmateer
I made a duck....
it's made out of wood....
it's sitting on my shelf....
it looks really good...
the way I carved it....
it makes me feel glad....
it's color is blue....
with a little red...
just a dash of yellow....
and a pinch of brown....
i like the feeling...
so soft and smooth...
if i ever feel alone...
at least I know I'm with you...
the only thing that is true....
but your just wood...
your just a liar to...
just like all of them...
i wish you 'd leave too...
i don't want you here...
but you still stay...
with your cold stare...
above my mantle...
above the fire...
where it is really warm....
now I sit here...
no longer warm...
we sit together...
just like before...
our issue is done now...
sit quiet again...
peaceful together...
happy again...
i hope your proud...
i am not...
it is over...
once again...
I'm still not happy...
but sort of glad...
i remain silent...
to not stir the pot...
i sit sort of glad...
in this peaceful spot....