I Stare at Northbound Geese

Imagination flies in the heart of dreamers

 

I stare at Northbound Geese

by jack

 

 

As branches of the sage outside my window move within the breeze

Across the skies methodically fly early clouds like northbound geese

What thoughts might cross the mind of clouds so high up in the morning air

The sights below may matter more to those whom find they are aware

 

Lessons taught on life are offered as the masses travel light

Fine tuning answers, questions plied to help withstand an oversight

Belief is hard to fathom in the words that flow without a course

And ramble down to endless minds reflecting on their wanting source

 

We see it is the geese as they return to places they were born

Instead of flights meandering along a proven path so worn

Should wasting time with endless flights be normal for this precious bird?

Are thoughts of a restful life within the floating clouds a bit absurd?

 

I often sit and think about these things as if I really cared

For everyday outside my office window two eyes sternly stared

Looking for whatever might have filtered through the misty haze

Providing indirection for my lasting out these weathered days

 

Come to me my mesmerizing flock of pretty little friends

And show the signs of everlasting life that constant time does mend

The lasting light of fireflies create their magic glistening glows

To take me to the people that are everyone that no one knows

 

Geese and clouds and all the wind, I’ve latched upon my open door

To lock inside the magic lines that lay below the shallow shore

So here we are a float at sea with nothing pending of our eyes

Except to stare at northbound geese which paint the future in our skies

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Edited version as suggested by Eglantine.

Reviews

[KAOlmsted]

Ah, the things with which we occupy our minds when we should be working ;-) How fitting is it, then, that I so often use the cafe to occupy my mind, while my work lies in an unopened document, cooling ;-) Thanks for the well crafted distraction.

[Jack...]

Thanks Kimmer...I hate work.

[KAOlmsted]

It is an annoying little habit, isn't it? But. I only hate work when the words won't come. Always my pleasure, Jack...

[InsanityWriter]

Birds are amazing. :) You've captured geese's flight well. ^_^ Great job!

[Jack...]

I appreciate you reading so much of my work and leaving such kind comments.

[Leigh]

The way you see beauty in the world around you and relay it is a real gift you know, I was dreaming along with you, thank you for sharing

[Jack...]

Thanks so much for your kind words. Happy you enjoyed the dream with me.

[Pete Langley]

The strict verse provides a wonderful backbeat of the geese` wingbeat. This contemplative muse is delightfully gentle and relaxed, with only a hint of the anxiety of the drift of life. Superb verse, Jack. Pete.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Pete. I appreciate you stopping by and reading my poem. I am happy you enjoyed it.

[Pete Langley]

Very welcome, Jack

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Magical as it draw the readers into somes questions about our future, what is next for tomorrow, it is all a mystery. After we spent so many years, the answer is always a puzzle if we ask about our future. Geez though represented here in your Poem but for my opinion the worries of getting old is the elements of this piece. Great write Mr. Jack I always love your classic works. I am a fan of yours.

[Jack...]

Thank so much Marc. I appreciate you reading and leaving such a nice review.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Welcome always :)

[eglantine]

I'd cut the second "the" in the first line. Nicely done, as always. I know there is a tighter way of stating that last line...

[Jack...]

Thanks E...what about: Except to stare

[eglantine]

except to stare at northbound geese which paint future skies

[eglantine]

and now i really want to eat a goose o.O

[quinfinn]

both goose and duck are very gristly and greasy....bon appetit

[Jack...]

It really needs to be 16 syllables to follow the flow. Except to stare at northbound geese which paint the future in our skies.

[eglantine]

oh, you're right lol that sounds better though :) aaaaaaaaand I still want to eat one--the few times I've had duck it was moist and delicious!

[quinfinn]

it takes a great cook to make it so......it's all in the prep work. like when you eat venison that hasn't been properly "dressed" it is gamey and strong....anyway, enjoy your duck!

[Jack...]

I like duck if it is prepared properly, but it is like everything else, a bad cook can destroy even our most favorite meal.

[eglantine]

it was at a very fancy restaurant, cooked rare :P agh, now I'm like, practically drooling.

[Jack...]

Care for some orange or mint sauce to go with that M' lady?

[quinfinn]

i had Peking duck at a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco years ago and it was awful....gristly and greasy and over cooked...but i have had it done right as well. awesome then!

[Jack...]

I had a peking duck once, but I closed the drapes.

[eglantine]

quack

[Carolann Dowsett]

I love the way you dream Jack and the way you see beauty in the world around you. This took me to a glorious place. Beautifully written.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Carolann.

[Carolann Dowsett]

Welcome Jack.

[Jack...]

where are you?

[quinfinn]

i love geese as long as they're in flight, but when they land they begin immediately to poop everywhere and it is awful. and i have been attacked by a goose before in my own back yard. in this write you have perfectly described their beauty and grace in flight, so i'll not detract from that with further comment on how geese make me feel. your poem is gorgeous and does them much justice.

[Jack...]

Thanks Quinn, and yes, I know what you mean.

[Holly Mason]

they are slowly coming home now...sadly I saw one alone out on the lake they are usually never alone he was looking around like hey what is going on...
the experience of knowing I need no electric to tell me of the changing seasons-is a beautiful future in the skies*)
thank you for sharing

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Holly. I appreciate it.

[icelandicblue]

Geese for me are the harbingers of the seasons. My favorite of course being a northbound geese. Do you know that they don't leave a member behind, if one is flying slowly the whole group slows down maintaining that V formation. This is a beautiful piece Jack.

[Jack...]

Yes I did know that and thank you for reading amd commenting. I find seeing them in the air a wonderful event.