Spring Cleaning

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Spring Cleaning...

After the dust storm
a little spring cleaning
was required
both inside and outside
after which
I had a rest
on the outdoor sofa

Harold and Maude
thought it time
to do their own
spring cleaning

so after a little swim

and a drink

and a gargle

they set to work

they cleaned under
and over

between

and wait

what's that










time to get back in Maude

nibble at a few of those
tickling little mites

don't forget between the feathers
Harold

I'm watching

ah
almost done

now we can rest

just float a while
our hard work is done

Time to go now
Maude

Come along...






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Confluence

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I glanced outside
at the river
and noticed a strange effect

the ducks had noticed it too
but couldn't tell me
what had caused the swells

no boats had been passing
but yet the river
rollicked and roiled...

the moon high above
in the afternoon sky

probably held the answer
but she was keeping it to herself

so I had to reason
that it was a confluence
of the tide and wind

and be content with that...




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Maude and Harold

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Maude and Harold

seem to think
that they have their own private spa
and they can visit
at their leisure











They take no notice of me
when I go onto the verandah
to do my chores









I told Maude today
how they got their names

and she thought
it was a good joke...

each day now
Maude and Harold
come to gargle

to do a spot of leaning

and enjoy
the fresh spa waters

Harold!
I've told you before
it's for drinking only...

it's not a footbath

You are incorrigible...

and a show off

It's not the spot
to do your yoga,


Harold...




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Who Came Tapping...

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Who came tapping
at my window...

a beautiful vine
with a bright red flower

A Clerodendrum Splendens
or Flaming Beauty Bower,
a hardy vine from Africa

Who came tapping at my door...









a cheeky duck
with an inquisitive look



Is this the way in...

Unfortunately not,
but I have an idea
follow me Maude...









there are so many doors
let's try around here...

tap, tap tap,
Is there any body in there...

they aren't answering today Maude
we'll try again another day...




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Come dance all around the world

was a catchy song in the 70s
sung by a New Zealand group called Blerta.

This clip has rather silly antics but the music is still good...




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The Intruders

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The Intruders

Today the new tenants
(remember they have
been renamed)

demonstrated
their new yoga pose

they have progressed
from the tree pose
to a more balletic stance -
I think I'll simply call
the Duck pose

they also showed me
that underneath their
tawny brown overcoats

they have flashes
of iridescent blue
and green

and purple

Now let me think
what have we
scheduled for today...

some serious preening
to start with

engineered with
marvellous balance

Now what do you say Maude -
a drink
or a swim?

a drink it shall be...

But wait what's this...

Intruders!

Go back!
Go back
from where you came
No squatters allowed

This deck is taken

Let's freshen up
and head on out...

Are you ready Maude?

But look
who have we here

waiting on the beach

Perhaps we might be best
to tuck ourselves up
and have a snooze,
and safeguard our tenancy
a little while longer...

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