GUARD GOOSE

Our campsite overlooks one of Santee’s lakes
Perfect for Coot watching, if you’re into that kind of thing.

Yesterday, after a fun morning of photography,and 
A super delicious breakfast of Coast Toast
We returned to our house on wheels,

To find a handsome Canada Goose,
Standing right in front of Harvey, the RV
Obviously, happy to see us.
He speed-waddled to our car.

In his eagerness,
He pecked and poked at us,
As we unloaded camera gear.

We figured if we didn’t feed him,
He’d move along.
Wrong.
He’s spent the night, honking every few hours.
To tell us. “Still on duty.”

Every entry and exit,
Requires maneuvering around that long neck and beak.
Of course, I’ve had to give him a few treats.

Starbuck, the Siamese.
Finds him endlessly fascinating.
Maybe, I’ll pack him, take him home.
Ah, but then there’s that endless poop problem