Park Geese

By CHANA PERMAN

A quick stop at the park

Before we’re off to school

A milling gaggle of geese

Well, now, isn’t that cool?

Seemingly blissful

Without a care

They strut to and fro

Having much time to spare

So unlike us humans

With our mishugas and shtik

(But I’d rather be a person if I ever had to pick)

Originally from New York City but currently living in Toronto, Canada, CHANA PERMAN is a Jewish poet, mother and learning strategies instructor. She holds a Master’s Degree in special education, and has worked in that field for 25 years. Her cherished roles as mother, teacher and guidance consultant provide inspiration and material for her writing, both prose and poetry.