The Little Duckling's Goodnight
A little duckling splashed in the pond all day.
Splish. Splash. Splish.
When the sun went down, the pond grew calm and still.
The little duckling paddled to the soft, warm nest.
"Goodnight, pond," said the duckling. The pond was quiet.
"Goodnight, reeds," said the duckling. The reeds swayed softly.
The little duckling tucked its head under a tiny wing. One slow breath in. One slow breath out.
"Goodnight, little duckling," whispered the moon.
And the little duckling fell fast asleep.