Because I could not quack for Ducks

Title: Because I could not quack for Ducks Emily Duckinson Because I could not quack for Ducks – They kindly quacked for me – The Pond held but just Ourselves – And mild Absurdity – We glided slow – They knew no haste And I had put away My Voice – and all my proper Words – For Feathers – dipped in Gray – We passed the Shore where Children threw Their Crumbs – in wild Delight – We passed the Reeds that whispered low In green, conspir’ng Light – We paused before a Wooden Sign Half-sunken in the Mire – Where Letters once declared a Rule – Now softened into Lyre – Since then – ‘tis Centuries – yet feels More brief than that first Day I realized the Ducks had known My Tongue would drift away – And still – they circle – just beyond – With Eyes both calm – and slick – Because I could not quack for Ducks – They took me – in their flock – – "Because I could not quack for Ducks" - Lyrics & Song by PuffinsAreCoolToo Copyright © 2026 PuffinsAreCoolToo www.suno.com/@puffinsarecooltoo