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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

Date: 9/2/2020 4:59:00 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

Date: 7/8/2020 8:19:00 PM

Beautifully written, Laura. Stay safe!

Laura Leiser
Date: 7/8/2020 11:13:00 PM

Thank you! :)

Joseph May

Date: 6/29/2020 8:23:00 PM

An ominous caw, Very nicely penned Laura, best wishes

Laura Leiser
Date: 6/29/2020 11:06:00 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

Date: 4/12/2020 1:40:00 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
Date: 4/12/2020 2:14:00 PM

Thank you, Gordon! We are well..caring for my mother. God bless! :)

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/12/2020 5:30:00 AM

Wow, this poem is a beauty. I love the imagery you've painted here. I hope all is well. JC Hawkens

Laura Leiser
Date: 4/12/2020 2:15:00 PM

Thank you, JC! We are doing well so far..,thank you and God bless! :)

Ralph Sergi

Date: 3/25/2020 7:02:00 PM

Hi Laura: The role of the row likens me toa painting of a Van Gogh painting. I really enjoyed this poem!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/25/2020 7:17:00 PM

Thanks so much, Ralph! Happy you liked this one! :)

Eric Cohen

Date: 3/22/2020 6:06:00 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
Date: 3/25/2020 7:18:00 PM

Thanks for commenting on my poem, Eric. I appreciate it! :)

Dalton Moss

Date: 3/16/2020 4:53:00 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
Date: 3/16/2020 7:21:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Dalton! I really appreciate them! Crow’s are very intelligent birds, for sure! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/11/2020 12:56:00 PM

Love this, Laura...the sounds, imagery and even the darkness. Love the “watercolor skies”. Fave!

Laura Leiser
Date: 3/12/2020 1:03:00 PM

Thank you, Kim! So happy you liked this so much! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/11/2020 12:00:00 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
Date: 3/11/2020 12:55:00 PM

Thanks so much for commenting, Anne-Lise! We have a lot of crow’s where we live..they are very smart!

John Watt

Date: 3/10/2020 12:47:00 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
Date: 3/10/2020 2:07:00 PM

Thanks, John! I’ve had a big dry spell..will visit your poems soon! :)