Chana’s Corner


Photo: The Open Sanctuary Project
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.