Stands on the edge, tall, looks around carefully
Twists this way, that way, steps to the left, then to the right
Takes the first plunging-dip, head first, body follows
Comes up with enthusiastic splashing, shivering, shakes water everywhere
Wings flap like high speed crazy, tail flips back and forth
Stands on the edge, tall, looks around carefully
Twists around to preen the back feathers, the wing feathers
Second plunging-dip, then third, happily splashing, flipping, flapping
Stands on the edge, stretches, quivers the feathers
Flutters into the tree, drips on the grass
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