A small body of water

is what I can see from the kitchen

while I cook.

It is only small,

but it is enough.

The life on the lake

keeps one in touch

with Nature,

as the ducks swim around

and dive for whatever it is they

find under the water,

and nip each other

if one gets too close.

There is one we call

 the Joker,

because he sounds like

he's laughing

at his own jokes.

The Canada Geese

fly in,

and stay over for the night,

or a few days.

They are so much more

regal than the ducks.