The loudest goose yelled—
I thought we were flying south
where no lakes are filled
with icy cold water.
This is not acceptable!
I’m not getting in.
The lead goose replied sternly—
You must remember
we are geese from Canada.
This is Virginia
which is quite obviously
south of Canada.
Close your eyes, dive in
and stop your honking complaints!
It won’t be that bad
after you get used to it.
The water is warmer here.
After the scolding,
all of the geese jumped in
without another word
and they swam quietly until
the same complaining goose said—
Wait, this can’t be right.
I’m in a honking panic!
What if my legs freeze?
What if I can’t feel my feet?
I won’t be able to swim
and I might drift away
never to be found again
and….and….and…..
it will be all your fault
for bringing me here!
The lead goose remained quiet.
It seems in each group
there is always one or more
with ruffled feathers
and a honking attitude! ~ms
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Lovely story!
I forgot to tell you….I LOVE honking attitudes!!!
Hahaha….thank you.
Over the years, I am sure we have all had the opportunity to be or meet a honker at least once or twice (or more).
That’s what made it kind of fun to write.
Quite a lot of these Canadians living in Virginia! But it’s all right, and when the water ices over, they’ll have every reason to honk.
There were a couple hundred geese hanging out in Fawn Lake, and they were pretty noisy. If I was a Canada goose and I was taking the time to fly south, I think I would fly ja little bit further and hang out in warm, sunny Florida for the winter! But wait…ummm….in Florida, there are alligators in the water. That might be a lot worse than dealing with icy water.
Thanks for your comments and linking to my blog. I love your poems and photos. They are both humorous and inspiring. Keep writing!
Thank you. Your info on the Canada goose made me smile.
very beautiful pictures
Quite a sound and sight, it was!
Wow…. Lovely Honking Attitude <3 Nice Poem
Thank you!
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
I like geese…can’t you tell?—Jonathan
I posted my reply in the wrong place, so I don’t know if you saw it.
Here ’tis again (in the right position).
People who live around this lake have a love/hate relationship with the geese. All agree that the geese are beautiful when they are swimming in the lake or flying in formation through the sky. But when they gather in a gaggle in people’s yards, honking loudly and pooping everywhere….well ummm….the relationship between man and goose gets a little strained.
Very good, keep the mind working!
Thanks!
That’s what I am trying to do…
Before I Forget….
wow…nice post..thanks for sharing and for visiting my post dear
Thanks Kavita!
Thanks for the amusing parable.
Thank you. Sometimes I am like the honking goose…worrying about everything. Which I know does no good at all. And yet, I worry.