Two Canada geese
swim out from the shadow of the tree line
along the edge of the lake.
They turn at a right angle,
travel around the dock
along the boat ramp.
A motorboat
pulls in to moor
at the end of the dock.
The geese startle,
flap their wings, spin,
give a wide berth.
They continue
to the shore, turn to continue
along the edge of the lake.
People in paddle boards,
children and dogs
crowd the shallow water.
They slalom
around the obstacles,
reconnect beyond the beach’s reach.
Two Canada geese
swim into the distance
along the edge of the lake.
Two Canada Geese
Published
M. Espinosa 