West Tisbury’s Mill Pond was all white; The snow on the cattails a pretty sight. The mallards were swimming up and down. A wood duck, too, was visiting town, And hooded mergansers were having their day While in their incredibly stately way Babette and Romeo — that elegant pair Of swans that assuredly add such flair To Mill Pond waters were cruising about Enjoying a breakfast, without a doubt, Of cornbread supplied by Jenkinson, Joan, Who looks after the swans all on her own Because they make such a picturesque sight
