I have been into farming for technically a year now, and god knows why I have consistently failed at it. Once, when I was farming, my neighbor told me, “A goose can save you; he saved me as well.” The concept of talking goose has existed ever since I was a kid.

“ A talking goose, huh”

I scoffed and began to look at the manual and my big backyard of empty fields. I was never into village life, but I have been living here ever since my father's death. I used to live in a big city of light and colors. The village life did not excite me until I heard the news of my father collapsing. His only wish was to farm and lot. He wanted to plant all kinds of crops and be happy. It’s weird how some people have small dreams. I wish I could be contented in the small dream. I always aspire to be more, aspire to gain more, and expect myself to have more. Also, our worker who used to help my father is on vacation. He said he needs some time to return to work due to this untimely demise. So, here I am, waiting and working, hoping one day, I will be able to grow crops in memory of my father.

It was evening. I had just made a nice cup of tea for myself and went toward the front door.

Whenever I feel bored, there is always someone outside whom I can talk to. I went outside and sat on the floor behind the door. I looked around and tried to see if anyone was around, but I saw none. Well, not in my luck today. I turned towards the main door, thinking I would just watch some Boring TV shows and drink some tea.

“ Anyway,” I said as I stood to open the door.

“ Mark”

I heard someone call me. I was excited, but when I looked behind me, no one was there.

“ Mark “

I heard a sound again, and I knew someone was pranking me.

“ Mark, look below you.”

I did, and I did not believe what I just saw here.

“ A TALKING GOOSE “

I screamed as I couldn’t believe my eyes.

“ Yes, I am here, and I exist.”

The cup of my hand almost fell from my hand, but woo, I saved it.

The goose asked me to take him inside, and I did.

The tea has now become colder than ever, so I put it aside on the kitchen counter.

I had no words and no idea if it was real or not. The debate about the talking goose was real, and it was talking in front of me.

“ I don’t have much time left.”

“Huh,” that’s all I could reply.

“ I said I don’t have much time. Would you mind sharing your problem ?”

“ I have nothing to say. I am shocked that you are real.”

“ I am honest, and I am sorry for your loss. Now, tell me all the issues you have. “

“ where were you before ?”

I couldn’t understand why the goose would come after it was too late after I lost my father.

“ I always come in time.”

“But..”

It did not let me finish.

“ I know you wanted me to come before the death of the father, but there are some things you can’t avoid, and it’s the ultimate truth. Do you know what the ultimate truth of life is?”

“What?”

“ Death is the only truth, and nobody can avoid it. Everything has a time. It comes when it is needed. Maybe I was never supposed to meet your father and you. Maybe it has a purpose.” I stayed silent. I couldn’t reply to what it said.

The goose started walking towards the backyard as he lived there before.

“ Also, dreams cannot be big or small. It’s an adventure for everyone. Your father wanted a crop to grow, but he never worked hard enough. He was always dependent on the worker. He guided the worker, but he never worked by himself. But you, you were different and contending. You worked hard by yourself. Even when that worker was here.”

I just followed him like he was my tourist guide.

“ You can depend on people, but you should not depend on anyone for your dream. Do it yourself, die it yourself, and then ask for others. I couldn’t come to your father because he never tried it himself.”

I couldn’t understand why he was saying all the words to me, but I felt that I had learned something from him, a lot more than I needed to.

He went to the field and examined it. I could stare at him. Then he came to me and said, “Water it less and have some positive expectations.”

“ What?”

“You are doing everything right. Just be more patient and water it less. You watered it way more than required, and it made the soil loosen up. “

“ oh..”

“ it will grow. Don’t you think it’s time to water before preparing for dinner ?”

Talking about water, yes, it’s time for water, but wait. How did he know?

I was about to open my mouth to ask him, but he said

“ I know you have many questions about me, but you should know this again. Some things are meant to be a mystery. It enhances the value and meaning.”

I just smiled at the goose and said, “ Thank you. “

The goose just nodded in approval, and I went to water.

“Less water, “ the goose said from behind. I smiled and began watering. I wanted to look at him to see if I was doing right, but he was gone.There was no single trace of him.

The evening was regular, and I had dinner and slept. I wondered what Goose said.

When I woke up tomorrow morning, I began to see the small green crops growing in the backyard.