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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

Date: 4/30/2018 3:46:00 AM

Irony indeed. Sharp observation, Dean.

Dean Wood
Date: 4/30/2018 7:50:00 AM

Thanks Geoffrey, I look forward to the geese passing through each Spring. They stay almost a month this year.

Mike Hauser

Date: 4/12/2018 1:56:00 PM

Love this!

Dean Wood
Date: 4/12/2018 4:22:00 PM

Thank you Mike. Good of you to stop by.

Becca Teagan

Date: 4/8/2018 10:58:00 PM

Yes that must be so confusing for those snow geese! Interesting poem, Dean.

Dean Wood
Date: 4/12/2018 4:22:00 PM

Thanks Becca! I love watching the snow geese come through every year. It is quite a sight.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/6/2018 5:07:00 PM

Happiness tinged w/sadness, Dean. A very creative mix of potent poetry. Mighty fine poem. Love and smiles.

Dean Wood
Date: 4/7/2018 9:51:00 AM

Thank you Freddie. I look forward to the arrival of the geese every February.

Robert Lindley

Date: 3/19/2018 8:46:00 AM

Such beauty, the birds and this fine poem. Opening verse set the stage for excellent poetry... A fav...

Dean Wood
Date: 3/20/2018 8:23:00 AM

High praise coming from you Robert. Thank you for your encouragement.

Maria Williams

Date: 3/8/2018 7:48:00 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
Date: 3/20/2018 8:24:00 AM

Maria! Hi! I appreciate your comment. Hope you are doing well.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/5/2018 12:24:00 PM

Hello Dean, I feel sorry for the snow bird. Have a nice day my friend.

Dean Wood
Date: 3/6/2018 8:45:00 AM

Thank you Darlene. The geese are still here for another week or two. I have really enjoyed watching them.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 2/23/2018 6:33:00 PM

Sad/ beautiful...Irony....

Dean Wood
Date: 3/6/2018 8:46:00 AM

Thank you for taking time to comment.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/18/2018 10:44:00 AM

Dean, such a beautiful yet devastating write and a perfect title as well. Heartbreaking.. Warmest wishes. ~Susan

Dean Wood
Date: 2/21/2018 9:16:00 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.