Geese

Geese                    by Sami Khalil

A modern Shakespearean sonnet…

I spied over my head southbound, a skein

Of geese guiding others of neck and wings

Trumpets blaring vociferously fain

Winging through high, basking in graceful things.

 

Dare I, for it behooves my curious mind

Fanfare travel, startling earliest dawns

How idyllic when winds unfurl, unwind

Those flutters about in strings of pros and cons?

 

Oh! How full of stamina and courage

Where angel’s wings do serve onward destiny

Beneath tree tops the watchful eyes forage

For deeper nourishment and due equity.

 

Meanwhile, the sheltered man will fare awful

For non-ventured, non-gained for the hopeful.  

 

Reviews

[Tom]

Such a deep and enquiring poem in quality modern Shakespearean sonnet styled penning, yep, fortune favours the brave and those high-flying, honking geese are the epitome of that age old cliche, their spirits collective as in unison they fly free with hope in heart .. Mankind take note!!

' Meanwhile, the sheltered man will fare awful

For non-ventured, non-gained for the hopeful. '

Inspiring

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! You have summed it marvelously Mr. Tom. How your words reflect the truth of life's aspects. Thank you kindly for all.

[Pete]

pesky but diligent. every day i walk passed an old mill pond and observe them. yesterday i was noticing how magnificent they really are. this is a wonderful write sami. so well articulated and jam-packed with emotive imagery and thoughts - one can feel their presence. such a pleasant, thoughtful read ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! An honor to see you and get your thoughts. They are indeed. I see them by my lake. Thank you kindly sir for all. See you in a jiffy in my v formation.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Love this! I am always in awe when Canadian geese fly over my area, which is fairly rare. The sounds that they make always draw my attention. I wish I saw them more.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! They are a sight to see indeed. Always fascinated by the science behind them too. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.
Good to see you.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I highly recommend the documentary, "Winged Migration," if you haven't seen it. It is beautifully done, with great cinematography and a wonderful soundtrack to boot.

[Sami Khalil]

:::::)))))))))))))

[andrew mitchell]

Incredible migratory birds, good one King Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said Emperor Andrew. Any in Australia 🇦🇺???
Thank you so much dear poet for all. See you in your kingdom.

[andrew mitchell]

Not that I am aware of. But did see a doco of these migratory birds where they had a camera possibly on a bird or a drone, the photography was fantastic.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! We see a lot of Canadian geese going south. They stop at the lake by my house.

[Chris Shaw]

Amazing to watch them gather in the marina lakes and then take off in flight. They can make an incredible din. Equally wonderful to see them land again. They also have nurseries for their young goslings and take great care of them. Thanks for another wonderful sonnet Sami. Have a great Wednesday.

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do! So true and well said dear poet and friend. So much to learn, enjoy and apply from geese and many other; even science is scratching its head in wonder.
Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Beautiful creatures they are. I've always been fascinated by their V shaped formation in flight. Extraordinary read, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do! So true and well said. I agree and I'm fascinated too. Thank you kindly dear poet and friend for the visit and sharing.

[Ken Simm.]

The skeins will be crossing our skies back to the lonely north soon. I think this sums up the feeling engendered very well.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said sir Ken. I love to watch them and hear them. Thank you so much dear poet and artist for this wonderful review. I'm flying over to see you ON YOUR PAGE...

[Ken Simm.]

The essence of lonliness.

[Sami Khalil]

Well, you have us and your art to feel the companionship.
Good title for a poem though...