Open Poetry #40 |
a gaggle of geese |
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A giggling gaggle of geese greet me on the road each trip criss crossing 'twixt river and grassy knoll. To challenge them for road space is futile. Have you ever been 'goosed' by an angry gander? Suffice it to say, I remember the day when I was 5 years old and was locked outside my wicked grandmother's house. She had slyly coaxed me out the kitchen door, to collect the 'golden' egg laid in "Goldie's nest" that morning. Have you ever seen a small frail girl dragged by her blue gingham britches screaming in unholy terror, while "gram-mama" stands like some sordid sentinel smugly safe behind a locked screen door, cackling like a sick hen? Is it any wonder I dare not challenge to this very day any geese as to their right-of-way? |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I love this -- it made me smile and shiver. I am terrified of geese - the neighbor's were vicious. And I am terrified of roosters and chickens (they used to chase me to the outhouse). I love gaggles of geese from a distance and from the safety of my car. Thanks for reminding me of gaggle hell. (smiles) ~ A |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I never did like geese but always fed the ducks a memory for me too |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
can you 'Google' geese (then 'take a gander')?! [as when walking in a manner that is either leisurely and/or aimless]...just don't gag on gagglephobia... the fear of being 'gang goosed'! a fun 'write'! applause! |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
funny and good story and a sweet memory beautiful poem enjoyed |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
understanding this one. I was in my thirties when first confronted by a few who went right for my bare feet. Lol. Always thougth geese should be used to guard banks or parked cars. but oh that grandmother?? martyjo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
my sister had a pair of geese...they are almost equal to watch dogs... hated them/feared them...they hissed and swore a gozzel (is that a word?) well done...to me, this was like a sci fi... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, love that reply Lee! In fact, I am smiling at ALL these replies. Geese are really cool er... as long as I'm at least 50 feet away when they flap their wings and put their heads down in charging mode. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
wicked grandmother! geese scare me to this day... delightful Kacy |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
geese are really good guard dogs we have them at the jail when there is movement out where they shouldnt be they make an awful noise |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Lady, you got that right! Helen, what a great guard team! |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Very nice work M. Ever find a goose decoy, pleaes let me know. Adagio |
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