Before I wrote Angel Wings, I thought I knew a fair bit about geese. I knew they were loud. I knew they flew in beautiful formations. I knew they came back every year to our pond. But the more I watched them, the more I realized how much they mirror the best parts of us.
Geese stay close to their partners. They raise their young together. If one goose is injured, another will stay behind and protect it. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. That kind of loyalty isn’t something you expect from birds. But maybe we should.
When I learned about how human food can harm their wings, it felt personal. These weren’t just animals. They were neighbors. They were part of our shared space. I wanted to do better. And I wanted to help others do better too, especially children.
That’s what Angel Wings is really about. It’s not just about a goose who can’t fly. It’s about the choices we make and the love we show, even in small ways. A bag of birdseed instead of bread. A conversation about respect. A story before bedtime that plants a seed.
Sometimes, the most important lessons don’t need to be loud. They just need to be honest.
