C. Douglas Caffey

WILD CANADIAN GEESE

Thirty-seven wild Canadian geese
ate at my place today.
They swam from across the lake.
They came to visit; not to stay.

But tomorrow they’ll be back
for shelled corn they crave,
and I do not begrudge them
of all the corn I gave.

One goose eats from my hand.
She has overcome her fear of man.
You can bet she gets her share,
and again tomorrow, she’ll be there.

Canadian geese are a joy to see,
whether flying high or taking food from me.
I learn a lot from Canadian geese,
Though they differ, they live in peace.