For this is a swan song. A final curtain call. Never seen a dead swan lain on the river bank. Wondering where they go to die. A sweet song for swans written. An exercise in eloquence. Bedecked in full white plumage. In elegance she glides, as they glide, a family. With their swan lake family. Pen floats next to cob swan with cygnets dancing alongside. Protected creatures cosseted, for Ma'am of the realm. These ugly ducklings grew into quilted passions. A passion of beautiful aggression is what we will receive. Should we stupidly disturb? These beauteous, arrogant tranquil birds. By ladylivvi1