Are You a Swan?

 Tundra Swan, Cygnus columbianus

The Swan

The Swan; bottoms up!
All white feathers; all black legs.
Will it breathe again?

by Bill Bossman

Anyone can tell that these are pictures of a swan. But did you know that I am a swan? Or at least I attempt to be from time to time. Maybe you attempt to do that sometimes yourself. How about it? Are you a swan?

swan, n.

1. Any of several large-bodied, web-footed waterfowl with a long, graceful neck and typically pure white plumage.

2. A poet.

3. A person who sings sweetly.