I actually have a romantic side. Sadly, it’s only expressed through the love lives of birds. One day, some psychiatrist will make a good deal of money from me.
I really enjoyed the story of Petra the Black Swan. Unable to find a mate, she fell in love with a swan-shaped paddle boat. She followed it around.
Things were good.
Then a real swan showed up and she fell for him. The humans took her boat away and she spent some happy times with this living bird.
He flew away. Maybe she kept talking about the paddle boat. Maybe she’s crazy or he’s an asshole. Who knows? A bird’s heart is a complicated thing.
She’s now back together with the boat.
Petra seems happy. The boat seems indifferent. At least it’s staying put. Who can ask for more?
Not Petra.
3 comments
shalome
March 28, 2008 at 8:41 am (UTC -5)
oh thats is one of the sweetest things i have ever read. i would cry if i could but i cant, botch face lift.
Ryan Oakley
March 29, 2008 at 2:15 am (UTC -5)
What’s that from? It’s driving me crazy.
shalome
March 29, 2008 at 2:55 am (UTC -5)
the simpsons. i believe its the episode where the kids have their own news program.