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I saw a shrieking murder of crows on my walk. So quickly captured the moment and then wrote it up as a poem for Brian Strands 5 line max contest.

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They did not murder me, yet shrieked as if I lay dead. Stopping in my tracks, I stared - momentarily gathered together. The inconsequential bystander.

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Paul Bell

Date: 1/18/2025 4:20:00 AM

A murder of crows flying over my grave, shrieking as the worms feast.

Paul Bell
Date: 1/19/2025 12:58:00 AM

I like goths, they have class. Think you're right though, I've never met one in the gym.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 1/18/2025 5:58:00 AM

Seems strange to picture this scene then buy myself a new little water carafe to stay hydrated with a cute glass ensemble. Glimpse reality and back right up into (cloud) cuckoo land :) although I also own a lot of goth outfits and have put way more effort and time into that scene than health and fitness :)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 1/17/2025 3:56:00 PM

Love this!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 1/18/2025 2:59:00 PM

Making me blush! David is definitely one of my favourites here, he’s the super one ;),

Di11y Da11y
Date: 1/18/2025 5:54:00 AM

Thank you! I feel I know you already from David's comment thread and nearly dived straight in and called you Super Mo :) I'm pleased to welcome you to my comments and glad you liked the poem.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/17/2025 12:16:00 PM

What a creative write. Great bird picture. "Good Luck" Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 1/18/2025 5:49:00 AM

Thank you Paula, it was quite a sight. They are now in my own back garden though... Eek!

Ink Empress

Date: 1/17/2025 4:25:00 AM

Dear DD, Is that the actual sound of what you heard, whoa, sounds intense, i get scared when i see those and hear them shriek, as if its a sign of something dark ... ah your photography skills here are on point! Love it! The mood it sets and the poem is brilliant! The first two lines, are so creative and made me smile cus they so shriek as if we lay dead! How clever! Now im inspired to do brians contest! Youv definitely nailed this one! So fun! And unique approach! Best wishes always!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 1/17/2025 4:36:00 AM

Yes I decided I may as well record the sound (although I rustled my coat on the clip I think haha I was carrying a scooter at the time). They all flew into the air a couple of times but just couldn't catch it and the trees were between two houses, so it felt a matter of time before the owners questioned what I was doing lol. I wrote something so bland for the contest yesterday that I felt I needed to do better. (Didn't post attempt 1) :) thanks for your supportive words