Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

A Wild Goose Chase

I accidentally let one loose
A ripe for roasting, fattened goose!
The ganders in Orwellian mode
Honked out the news in gaggled code.

Rash Farmer Giles, blood red with rage
Would not be easy to assuage
And goslings flapped their wings in fear 
As if to say ‘Get out of here!’

The rooster crowed with all his might
To publicize my sorry plight
And terror-stricken piglets squealed
As rifle cocked, he left the field.

I turned and fled: there’d be no grace
For farmer Giles had picked up pace.
But then, a crack, a curse ; a whopper!
Old Farmer Giles had come a cropper!

This close escape I did embrace
For he had run a wild goose chase!
And as I raised a thankful sigh
A cackling form went flying by!


Competition entry  : I accidentally let one loose : Charles Messina 22 July N/A

Applicable Not Applicable Contests Poetry Contest : sponsored by Richard Lamoureux

19.05.19

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John Watt March 30, 2020 at 3:50 PM "The ganders in Orwellian mode / Honked out the news in gaggled code". Loved this Animal Farm reference, Wendy. Such a romp through the barnyard, and a rousing good time. Great to see this as a win today, with your usual creative flair, clever rhymes, and lovely flow. Congrats! Wendy Watson March 30, 2020 at 5:03 PM That's such a lovely comment, John. It didn't appeal to the initial judge but I'm delighted that you enjoyed the chase and picked up the link to 'Animal Farm'.

Richard Lamoureux June 2, 2019 at 12:17 PM Ha ha, a fun one. I can see why it won. Wendy Watson February 4, 2020 at 3:35 PM Thanks for your continuing encouragement, Richard.

Line Gauthier September 11, 2018 at 8:22 PM Congrats on your well deserved top win, Wendy. Great flow. Wendy Watson September 12, 2018 at 3:08 PM Thank you so much, Line. I enjoyed writing this one first time round and thought it was worth a second shot!!

Jesse Rowe September 11, 2018 at 7:40 PM I was so pleased to crown this wonderful poem with top honors in my contest. It had excellent flow and a story that made me laugh. Wendy Watson September 12, 2018 at 3:03 PM What an honour, having read all the other wonderful entries! Thank you, Jesse!

Lyric Man July 8, 2018 at 11:34 AM I love your playful style including your play on words.. this is a winner.. Wendy! Wendy Watson July 8, 2018 at 12:08 PM High praise indeed from a lyrical maestro! I could see where others might be going with this title! and thought I would fly in another direction! Besides, there were very few words rhyming with 'loose'!

Jan Allison July 7, 2018 at 2:05 PM lovely fun take on the contest theme Wendy, good luck with the contest:-) hugs jan xx Wendy Watson July 7, 2018 at 2:43 PM High praise indeed! I appreciated your fun title and poetry entry for Humpty Dumpty!