She guessed they were geese
I said they looked like loons
but I didn’t think loons spent much time
in the East River
we both agreed it was lovely to be outside again
I guess she looked it up
because she told me later
that they probably were indeed loons
stopping on their way toward points North
“New England,” she said
which I guess is not where I live
anymore
Who in this city would be startled
of their screaming laughing call?
Would it be noticed over traffic?
I don’t think the call of the loon
has any place in South Brooklyn.
I was so glad
to be out with her.