Canadian geese
walk boldly on frozen lake
honking cries ring out
they huddle in a cluster
while dinner swims underneath

picture by Lisa Paul
Copyright ©2026 Lisa Paul. All rights reserved.
Written in response to Robbie Cheadle’s challenge to write a syllabic poem in the imagist style
Fantastic poem, Lisa!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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Thank you so much!
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Love this!
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Thank you, Chris!
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l really like this Lisa and I am so pleased that dinner is safe for now… Yes I know the Geese must eat 💜💜
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I agree with you! Like most, I’m not a fan of the geese.
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They are like bad tempered bullies !! 😁😁🤔🤔
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The Canadian geese are here all winter in mid-Michigan. I look forward to their cheerful honks as they fly over day and night. 🌷
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Their honks are pretty cool, I agree.
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I love when they fly over at night. My cats don’t even wake up anymore. 😂
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Great imagery Lisa
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Thank you!
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