they sit on my window sill
cawing creates a cacophony
I try to shoo them away
they don't budge an inch
black crows on my window sill
what tales they carry
of this world or the nether one
I try to shoo them away
they keep themselves fixated
black crows on the terrace floor
the cawing gets worse
they fight for supremacy
I try to shoo them away
they stare at me unblinking
black crows simply jumping around
a sudden quiet, no one is there
I look heavenwards
I try to bring them back
Where did they go in a jiffy
blacks crows possess magical powers
"my dad used to say, no other bird brought you news about your ancestors"
I do agree with the Crow behaviour that you have described so exactly. Can be real pesky!!
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Great words on crows. Enjoyed it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful poem :D
ReplyDeleteand yes my granny also says Crows are our ancestors :D
cute poem.. loved it.. :D
They certainly have a Wise Woman look about them!
ReplyDeleteI loved this!
ReplyDeleteThat's one of my favorite sounds to hear. Great take on the prompt
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this
ReplyDeleteThe olds say, they bring some bad news when a crow is heard crowing in a near or far distance!
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Very beautifully crafted poem..with your usual full of wisdom end line.. Thanks Gautami..
ReplyDeleteLiked rhythm. One does feel their absence.
ReplyDeleteI like the reaction and the questioning when the crows finally are gone.
ReplyDeleteSeems indeed as if there's much nature is able to teach. Great writing.
ReplyDeletePlease have a good new week.
daily athens
cute crows....
ReplyDeletelove your perspective here.
They are mysterious storytellers, to be sure. I believe they are full of wisdom. I like your poem very muc.
ReplyDeleteI love how the narrator's sentiment changes, the moment they're gone.
ReplyDeletei could hear them in your words!
ReplyDeletecrows kind of freak me out :)
Yeah black crows always have a great status in our culture.afterall they are symbolised as the souls of our beloved. nice poetry.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite bird. This is the 2nd crow poem I have read this morning. Must be the season. Beautiful writing. :)
ReplyDeleteVisibly..the crows had a good show of 'shoo':).
ReplyDeletevery true! well said...
ReplyDeleteGautami this is fantastic! Crows have strange behaviour.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on the 100th on monday poetry train!
a wonderful whimsical poem of the crow... i think everyone of us has a story abt the black crow.... always around but never really there... also enjoyed the note about yr data and what he sez... yes, congrats on 100 over at monday...
ReplyDeleteA sweet one- yeah those crowies do drive all the other one away..
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Thanks for stopping by, I am following back. What a great poem, Crows figure in so much lore, and the season is great for listening to the wise ones.
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Leslie
This reminds me of the story of Hugen and Munin. I love the rhythm to this one.
ReplyDeleteI love those old sayings and beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation.
ReplyDeleteGreat observations of behavior, both crow and human!
ReplyDeletewell written (as usual). Love the image of ignoring the mystical in one's world, until it's gone that is.
ReplyDeletelook at them carefully and they are beautiful...shiny coat and alert street-smart ways...they are true survivours...nice poem...loved the flow
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