Gertrude and The Swan

A swan
Flew in and smashed
Through the windscreen
of Gertrude Effing's Van

It passed the driver
gearstick and rider and left
smashing out the back window

the police arrived
and were surprised
to see the swan unharmed

and i sing this
so i won't reminise
on your thousand charms

the swan was dazed
flapped in a haze
of dust and glass and feathers

It dusted itself
It's mental health
As tough as 12 ounce leather

Composure regained
With just minor sprains
flapping three four five feet higher

And I sing this
so I don't reminisce
on my pointless desire

There was no tale
As tall as this
Across the German nation

But it is true
And this swan flew
Back into V-formation

A letter "V"
provides lift you see
that's useful information!

Because you see
You lifted me
before rift and Separation