Trails of little ducklings…
one following the other,
to the stage,
to the limelight. 

It is your moment.
Little ducks.
If I could kiss the corners of your caps
and straighten out your gowns
I would. 

But it is your moment.
I will sit up in the rafters
inhaling arena dust,
and watch the little ducks
go two by two
out on their own.
And I am so
so proud.