Assurance On the Wing

Here again, on the the crest of the eve, 
the sound of them...calling out to me
Their sound of arrival, coming from the crimson sky
The ceremonious cry as they frame the V
Causing me to lift eyes upward
Canadian geese, heading home in springtime mode

I need not fear, their steadfastness is proof
The voice in unison against the vagrancy of altered mood
In the sureness of the morrow
When I shall think and speak my thoughts
When I eat a meal, and do my daily chores
Exclaim of the budding branch before the door
I will have assurance of a miracle

I shall make laughter out of bafflement
And meet the wind...and watch the day's declining
For when the geese appear again in the fall
Southward bound, honking with their timely voice
I'll know once again how to feel the comfort of the plan

My assurance that is in the telling of the flight
To feel how certain is their autumn calling
To feel how certain is their return in spring
And when all the world fills my thoughts with doubt
And when all the world fills my heart with fear
I am sure enough to lift my eyes

Canadian geese, who cause my eyes to lift to the evening sky
With a song of assurance of His love...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Keys Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 7:26 PM
You certainly have a way with words like you becoming one in the same. Very dramatic, special. I enjoyed this work or should I say travel log. Thank you again.
Mehta Avatar
April 11, 2010 at 10:24 PM
I enjoyed the poem. Congrats
Johnson Avatar
April 10, 2010 at 10:07 AM
A wonderful poem. congratulations. Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
April 10, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Congrats Carrie on your winning poem and placement in Debbie's contest.. another brilliant write and win for u to cherish and enjoy.. amazing story..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Dillard Avatar
April 8, 2010 at 7:02 AM
The flight of geese is one of natures most beautiful timeclocks. Enjoy your spot of tea and listen to their revelry. Very nice verse.
Culverhouse Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 5:21 PM
enjoyed
Ryerson Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Your incredible optimism, faith and quiet strength always shines bright in your poems, Carrie...'Their steadfastness is proof'...Yes indeed!! - Tim
Dietrich Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Beautiful, carrie. How many poems do you have anyway?? LUv, andrea
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April 7, 2010 at 8:54 AM
The call of those geese each spring and fall is one of nature's great pleasures for me...I heard them this year but could not find them..We have Canadian Geese that have accclimated to this area and do not fly away...They will fly over sometimes but they don't do the honking as the ones that migrate..Keep the creative pen flowing with writings that bless my spirit.. Sara
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April 7, 2010 at 5:12 AM
Carrie, my dear - you have captured and conveyed the magic of being in tune and as one with Mother Earth and her Creator. Sensational writing! Love, Lainie. Also, thank you for all your kind comments . Love, Lainie
Mehta Avatar
April 6, 2010 at 9:22 PM
A well penned poem. I enjoyed it
Johnson Avatar
April 6, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Lovely poem. Our valley has been full of Canadian geese and swan all winter. I don't know for sure if they have left but I suspect so. Thnks for your ever so kind comments. joyce
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April 6, 2010 at 6:21 PM
Very cool poem. I feel the same way, as soon as the geese fly away, winter is soon here. soon as the robins and sandhill cranes return, sure sign of spring. Haven't seen any Canadian geese yet this spring. YET.
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