The Duck

‘Little duck, little duck, dost thou see,
Hansel and Gretel are waiting for thee?
There’s never a plank, or bridge in sight,
Take us across on thy back so white.’

About Coventry Patmore

English poet known for "The Angel in the House," a narrative poem celebrating married love that became a cultural touchstone.

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