People who share a common direction
and sense of community can get where
they are going more quickly and easily,
if they are traveling on the thrust of one another.
If we have the sense of a goose,
we will stand by each other like that.
When a goose falls out of formation,
it feels the resistance of trying to go it alone
and quickly gets back into line to take advantage
of the lifting power of the bird in front.
If we have the sense of a goose,
we will stand by each other like that.
If we have as much sense as a goose,
we will stay in formation with those people
who are headed the same way we are...
it makes our job so much easier.
If we have the sense of a goose,
we will stand by each other like that.
Finally--and this is important--
when a goose gets sick or is wounded
two other geese fall out with that goose
and follow it down to lend help and protection.
I have the sense of a goose,
and I will stand by you like that.
Author notes
For a sweet friend, Kalen!
Much love,
Cheryl
Written November 14th, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- Contest: Dedications to many friends on AP by Whispering Winds.
300 points, ended September 26, 2005, 11 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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needed to read again, thanks
Thanks Cheryl, I just needed to read this poem again. I feel like I'm the Goose that is falling behind. Hopefully soon I can regain my strength and fly ahead of the flock. Yet this poem always brings me love and hope.
~Kalen -
A beautiful tale to be told!!!
This is a most stunning write; a most precious tale is told in this natural phenomenon. One of strength in numbers, community and common goals. A message that we were placed here to serve each other and cannot survive alone. That when one falls, we are to 'fly down, pick her up or she will die'. Absolutely beautiful!
Sorry, but you deserved the 'gold' for this one!
Many blessings and
s
~ Becky ~
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Oh, I really love this poem. Kalen is such a wonderful friend, with an Angelic heart. Thanks for doing this for her, she deserves all the love in the world.
Much love and many blessings to you!
Tammy
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Damn, Momma always told me that, "You don't have the sense God gave a goose". Now I know what she meant...lol
Sincerely,
Leo Long -
My son was bitten by a goose (pinched?) a year or so ago, and now I have a terrible time getting him to go with me to the park to feed them. I hope he gets over it soon.
I have to admit, geese were not on the top of my list either, but after reading this, I have more respect for them. Thanks for writing this.
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We have so much to learn from the creatures around us! This is incredibly beautiful. There is a lesson in Nature's every move and this poem proved that point with so much grace.
Krishna -
good job
Pinhead hit the nail on the head.
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I just love this poem.If only there were more geese, and fewer vultures.Great write.
Peace,Rob -
WAh..... you really did inspired me!!!! well, I love this one!!
No reason for helping others. ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL.
Unity..... GIVE IT ALL...
Heehehehe.... For me this poem is about god.... no matter what happen, he is always there for us!!! even in our next life... he will be there, always guiding us in the abyss!!
thank you for sharing it with us~~
more power!!
~dycz -
Bird Lady...it amazes me to no end...the amount of information that I have learned from you about birds. And I thought that I was such a good bird lover. This poem left me with a feeling
that I cant describe...and at the same time made a statement about life. Simply amazing...Steven -
Cheryl -
You and your birds! But what lessons we can learn from them. Such endurance and community. Working together to make a task easier for all.
I knew most of what you have written here, but it was interesting to see it all in one place.
Wonderful and I see that kalen was cheered by your words so I am sure that far outweighs even the bronze trophy that you so fully deserved.
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Susan -
This is splendid. I have read "the flight of the geese", it is a most ingenious story to behold and so are the words you penned here. What a wonderful way to show this young woman how much we all love her and stand at her side. Very clever my friend, done with a sincere heart and love. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BRONZE TROPHY
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Congratulations an your Bronze Trophy Lady, it was such a wonderful entry~Love~Joan
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Thank you, Cheryl -Love you
Cheryl,
What a poem! I absolutely loved this -I truly did. I've never read anything like this before and it did bring lots of light into my life. I wish I could be beside you and give you a hug to thank you. I have taken so many pictures of the Canada Geese that come to our pond. This year we got roughly (at one time or another) about 150 or more geeze. Can you believe it? And all the poop.
It stank to walk around the edge -thankfully this was when it was cooler out and we didn't go swimming in there anymore. I love you so very much. Thank you with all my heart.
~ Kalen
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I like this...and the thing is , not many of us has the sense of a goose. A wonderful write and a great way to tell Kalen that you will never leave her alone...for you have the sense of a goose...
Thank you for entering the contest.
Sam
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Cheryl, what a wonderful way to write a poem for Kalen, the goose has a lot of sense, I know she will love this as she loves all nature~Love~Joan
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You are very much like the goose sweetie! You have the kindest heart of anyone I know and your endeavors to reach out to another are tireless! Good luck in the contest!
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Complex and wonderful
This is fascinating, Cheryl, I only had an inkling about the way geese cooperate. Thank you for bringing this into a human perspective.
Your refrains are very effective, especially the one at the end with the personal note. This is very warm and I was moved.
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This is sooooo true and is something I too learned a long time ago. Geese are fascinating and everything said here is true. I am like a goose too and I will stand by you as well Kalen. Cheryl this is an awesome write
~Lyrical
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