Laura Leiser Poet Rhyme

Black Caw Crow

Black caw crow flies overhead 
black caw crow cries sounds of dread
small birds shiver in covert trees
mice skitter, scatter and flee. 

Watercolor skies abound 
mournful clouds cling to the ground
critters hide ‘neath fans of leaves
silent refuge from the siege. 

Lazy slugs and snails alight
peaking black crow’s appetite
swooping down without a sound
black crow strikes as raindrops pound. 

Black caw crow flies overhead 
black caw crow cries sounds of dread.   




Written on 3/10/2020

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John Castellenas September 2, 2020 at 4:59 AM I liked the movement of the thoughts in the poem. The crow, a bird of mystery, always observing us. Very cool ending to the excellent poem dear Laura.

Imran Islam July 8, 2020 at 8:19 PM Beautifully written, Laura. Stay safe! Laura Leiser July 8, 2020 at 11:13 PM Thank you! :)

Joseph May June 29, 2020 at 8:23 PM An ominous caw, Very nicely penned Laura, best wishes Laura Leiser June 29, 2020 at 11:06 PM Thanks so much for commenting on this poem, Joseph! I haven’t written anything in months, and want to try writing again soon!

Gordon Mcconnell April 12, 2020 at 1:40 PM A rather fine piece on the Crow Laura, great imagery with nice rhyme too. Hope you're ok, keep well and safe, Blessings always,Gordon Laura Leiser April 12, 2020 at 2:14 PM Thank you, Gordon! We are well..caring for my mother. God bless! :)

Jc Hawkens April 12, 2020 at 5:30 AM Wow, this poem is a beauty. I love the imagery you've painted here. I hope all is well. JC Hawkens Laura Leiser April 12, 2020 at 2:15 PM Thank you, JC! We are doing well so far..,thank you and God bless! :)

Ralph Sergi March 25, 2020 at 7:02 PM Hi Laura: The role of the row likens me toa painting of a Van Gogh painting. I really enjoyed this poem! Laura Leiser March 25, 2020 at 7:17 PM Thanks so much, Ralph! Happy you liked this one! :)

Eric Cohen March 22, 2020 at 6:06 PM I really enjoyed this, Laura. The imagery and feeling from the rhythm scheme you chose is very effective. Gotta love them Corvids! Laura Leiser March 25, 2020 at 7:18 PM Thanks for commenting on my poem, Eric. I appreciate it! :)

Dalton Moss March 16, 2020 at 4:53 PM You certainly capture a moment Laura. I really like the imagery you evoke and the rhyming is superb! (Since you are a fan of crows you might like this. I once tossed the pieces of my sandwich out to the crow sitting nearby watching me. He swooped in, gathered each piece of bread and filling, re-built the sandwich and flew away with it! No kidding!) This, too, is a memorable piece you have here. Thanks! Laura Leiser March 16, 2020 at 7:21 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Dalton! I really appreciate them! Crow’s are very intelligent birds, for sure! :)

Kim Rodrigues March 11, 2020 at 12:56 PM Love this, Laura...the sounds, imagery and even the darkness. Love the “watercolor skies”. Fave! Laura Leiser March 12, 2020 at 1:03 PM Thank you, Kim! So happy you liked this so much! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM - The crow is one of the smartest birds in the world ... not everyone knows it :) - A great poem, Laura :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Laura Leiser March 11, 2020 at 12:55 PM Thanks so much for commenting, Anne-Lise! We have a lot of crow’s where we live..they are very smart!

John Watt March 10, 2020 at 12:47 PM Laura, in my mind, no animal is more ominous than the dreaded black crow. Another great nature write from your pen, full of imagery, poetic phrasing, and a sense of dread. "birds shiver in covert trees" I love it. Good to see you writing - well done! Hugs ~ John Laura Leiser March 10, 2020 at 2:07 PM Thanks, John! I’ve had a big dry spell..will visit your poems soon! :)