AN HEIRLOOM

an heirloom tale/poem

AN HEIRLOOM
when asked
“what cha doin, aunty?”
my response
"makin' a rudder for a duck's butt"...
became a verbal family heirloom
often repeated by giggling family offspring
in classrooms from kindergarten to high school
which
led to many “notes home”
from slightly befuddled teachers
wondering why
so may rudders
were created on the coulter ranch
in the high plains desert of nevada...

© 2015 jeannemarie coulter

Author's Note

yes i am the guilty aunt

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Coyote Poetry

I liked the photo and I enjoyed the conversation. Family conversation. Can leave us with smiles. Thank you dear Poet for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago

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oh my, Jeannemarie, I laughed at this piece... I've never heard of a 'verbal family heirloom'... what a fantastic concept... this piece is such a delight... well-done!!

Posted 8 Years Ago

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8 Years Ago

laughter always makes us feel better...glad i could help...not sure if all my family has as yet forg.. read more

Perkele.7885

I used to have a rudder for my duck's butt hair-do through my teens with an occasional spit curl in the front.

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8 Years Ago

hmmmmmm...i can see that...did it gain you notes home from disgruntled teachers???

8 Years Ago

Only when I lowered my tie and rolled my cuffs

8 Years Ago

lol...i went for the curtain of hair effect like veronica lake...

dan

AFLAC! Duck Dynasty, don't they make duck butt-rudders? This is a delightful piece; many families have verbal heirlooms, sayings passed down through the years, words of wisdom or silliness. Thank you for the smile plastered on my face. take care...dan