Romeo Where Art Thou -0617

A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to Romeo and Juliet. Two love -struck ducks that have been inseparable for a number of years. Yesterday, on my stroll down to the local lake, I saw Juliet (green bill) all on her own. Romeo (white duck) was no-where to be found. I have never seen them more than about 1 foot apart. I searched for them around the lake. He was no-where to be found. I was so upset to think of Juliet pining away without her mate.

 

I awoke at 3 am in a cold sweat worrying about their fate. I woke up my dearly beloved, and told him how worried I was. He suggested that Romeo had flown off with a better looking duck. Ducks can fly he reminded me. No way I thought. They are inseparable. His next suggestion was that a fox took him. This did not help me get back to sleep.

 

First thing this morning, I went down to the lake to see if I could find him. There was Juliet, all alone, seemingly distraught. A lady came along with her bag full of bread to feed the ducks. I told her of the sad tale, trying not to get all weepy without much success.Then, all of a sudden, there was splashing at the back of the lake and out fly the loved-up ducks frantically trying to get to the lady with the bread. I was so relieved.

 

It was then, with some embarrassment that I realised that there are two green-billed ducks and the one I thought was Juliet, has always been on its own. The real Romeo and Juliet must have been hiding somewhere yesterday, perhaps in their love-nest, getting ready for this Spring's announcement.

 

So Here's to You Romeo and Juliet. May you never be apart.

 

My bounty is as boundless as the sea,

My love as deep; the more I give to thee,

The more I have, for both are infinite.”

― William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

 

Hopefully I will get a good nights sleep tonight!

 

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