Lakeside Park

What do you see brother mallard?

Have you evidence for hope?

What brought you swimming slowly by

Overworked feet, body afloat

What do you hear brother mallard?

What’s brother goose got to say?

Is he as confused as I am

On a warm January day

Where do you go brother mallard?

Two sisters in your wake—

Have you found some food for them

Are there more ducks to make?

How do you know, Brother mallard?

Who tells you what to do?

There’s no employer in the pond

Just God, the water, and you.