Saturday, June 9, 2012

Low Hanging Fruit

Intex Recreation Color Reef Snapset Pool 58461EPI'm ever alert to the emotional needs of those friends that are near and dear to me. If someone falls into a grey grasp of despair, I'm ninja quick with the hugs, expertly wielding my arms like deadly comforting weapons. Whenever news worthy of celebration is in the air, I am there with high fives holstered and ready action. These aren't qualities uniquely owned within my circles. Who amongst us deserves the title of "Friend" if we fail to rally behind our loved ones as the return triumphant, or stand boldly before them, shielding wounded hearts and mending scars after fierce battles were lost.

Our relationships define us. They are the fabric that our lives tapestry is woven from. One long and treasured story spun with yarns of truth and lost moments that 

The three geese that I've been closest to, all have been dear friends to me. Their behaviors stand true to these definitions of Friendship. At times drawing close to nestle long necks in comfort. Warming our hearts with cheer every time we return, racing out to greet us with cackles of "hello, here I am, where were you".

Always first to charge when danger lurks near, even if it's size is great compared to the 3 feet stature of waterfowl, they rush out to oppose the UPS delivery truck that has come a bit to near the fence. Calling in loud triumph as the lumbering brown beast slinks back towards the main road. Confident in their abilities to protect us from any wayward eBay purchases made late in the night.


Doing with what appendages given them to lend a beak in chores about the yard. Pulling the bucket of water as I bail dirt and water out one of their numerous Walmart splash pools that litter the field like watery footprints left by 
an ancient and stumbling dinosaur.


Whatever the cause or adventure our geese are right beside us willing to tough out any storm, as long as we're together. As in all things you get what you give. Friendship with a goose is a low hanging fruit. Perfectly ripe and within reach.

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