Lake Kingdom

a noisy flight of white gulls

strut across the lake`s surface

top of the pecking order

they think it`s their purpose!

peace reins in the sunshine, until

a sudden noise, sets them to flight

squawking as they take to the air

white wings flapping, what a sight!

wings stretched out; heads held high

while screeching at everything

as all the snooty ducks swim by

thinking each one is the king

 this is their own Lake Kingdom

where they can all come and go

ducks, coots and very cheeky gulls

add to the increasing crescendo 

(C) Lissie Bull 2022