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Gotter Be Water

A gaggle of geese, a duck, and a gander Set off on a journey a way over yonder And thought what an adventure! -- I enjoyed their exciting venture, They soon discovered no water was around In the place where they were bound, As everyone knows, ducks take to water And if there is none, there ought-er. Written September 25, 2022 submitted to "A Flock of Birds" Poetry Contest sponsored by Julia Ward

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Ann Peck

Date: 9/29/2022 5:56:00 PM

The geese find water at a nature preserve in Southern NM. I've watched the sky full of them. Amazing how they do it every year. Anyhow, your poem ought'er place high, it's very clever!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/29/2022 7:31:00 PM

Thank you, Ann. I don't know about that, but I gave it my best shot!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/26/2022 12:02:00 PM

I like "ought-er" which gives me an idea.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/26/2022 12:18:00 PM

You can use it! I give you my permission.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/26/2022 12:24:00 AM

Yes there should be otherwise they're in for a bumpy landing. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/26/2022 7:36:00 AM

True. Thanks, Tom, for the note.

Jeff Connelly

Date: 9/26/2022 12:22:00 AM

L Milton: This poem kicks ass!!! Tis the season - honk honk...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/26/2022 7:36:00 AM

Thanks, Jeff. (chuckling) I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Michael Tor

Date: 9/25/2022 5:04:00 PM

They are heading south and hopefully they will find their water... We have Canadian geese here they are bountiful and beautiful to watch migrate south. Their sounds reverberate through the sky honking away. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your evening...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/25/2022 6:28:00 PM

I enjoy them, too, Michael. I was just playing around with the contest idea here.