Dean Wood Poet Couplet

Irony In the Sky

White chevron squadrons usher in spring
With squawking and honking and flapping of wings.
Their return brings a weekend to revel in fun.
The locals all love it, and hundreds more come!
But the poor migrant snow goose must be sorely perplexed;
Revered on one weekend, then slaughtered the next!

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Geoffrey Brewer April 30, 2018 at 3:46 AM Irony indeed. Sharp observation, Dean. Dean Wood April 30, 2018 at 7:50 AM Thanks Geoffrey, I look forward to the geese passing through each Spring. They stay almost a month this year.

Mike Hauser April 12, 2018 at 1:56 PM Love this! Dean Wood April 12, 2018 at 4:22 PM Thank you Mike. Good of you to stop by.

Becca Teagan April 8, 2018 at 10:58 PM Yes that must be so confusing for those snow geese! Interesting poem, Dean. Dean Wood April 12, 2018 at 4:22 PM Thanks Becca! I love watching the snow geese come through every year. It is quite a sight.

Freddie Robinson Jr. April 6, 2018 at 5:07 PM Happiness tinged w/sadness, Dean. A very creative mix of potent poetry. Mighty fine poem. Love and smiles. Dean Wood April 7, 2018 at 9:51 AM Thank you Freddie. I look forward to the arrival of the geese every February.

Robert Lindley March 19, 2018 at 8:46 AM Such beauty, the birds and this fine poem. Opening verse set the stage for excellent poetry... A fav... Dean Wood March 20, 2018 at 8:23 AM High praise coming from you Robert. Thank you for your encouragement.

Maria Williams March 8, 2018 at 7:48 AM Good to see you back Dean. This is a beautiful picture you paint in words - exhilarating and yet your last sentence is so sad - Ironic isn't it...Maria Dean Wood March 20, 2018 at 8:24 AM Maria! Hi! I appreciate your comment. Hope you are doing well.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 5, 2018 at 12:24 PM Hello Dean, I feel sorry for the snow bird. Have a nice day my friend. Dean Wood March 6, 2018 at 8:45 AM Thank you Darlene. The geese are still here for another week or two. I have really enjoyed watching them.

Pashang Salehi February 23, 2018 at 6:33 PM Sad/ beautiful...Irony.... Dean Wood March 6, 2018 at 8:46 AM Thank you for taking time to comment.

Susan Ashley February 18, 2018 at 10:44 AM Dean, such a beautiful yet devastating write and a perfect title as well. Heartbreaking.. Warmest wishes. ~Susan Dean Wood February 21, 2018 at 9:16 AM Thank you Susan. I love watching the snow geese come in this time of year. We had a big storm Sunday so they will likely stick around for another week or so.

Kim Rodrigues February 7, 2018 at 10:19 PM Very interesting, Dean! Fave for me! Dean Wood February 8, 2018 at 8:13 AM Thank you Kim. The fields were full of snow geese yesterday. It really is something to see!