31.December.25

Whilst she visited them oft, they felt a particular yea to see her on Hogmanay—for each duck knew she had been the bearer of chucks of luck for many months passed, but, now, they were sure she would continue to return for both revival and repast. ; )

28.December.25

Skating on thick ice is more nice—

Because tumbles on bum will come

With no feared sweat of ending wet—

For rigolette, face pre-see brace,

Mittened hands out-smooth frosted lands,

Top getup’s bottom line gets up,

Blades gelid—to ruts—adieus bid. ; )