Harriet Coppard Poet Free verse

Crows

I saw them hanging
Strung up and dead
Empty,just bones 
And black feathers.

Hung as a warning 
Cruelly exposed
Headless and hollow

I walked among them
And set them free
Wishing them peace

I had to untie them
I let them rest
I gave them dignity

If I was watched
I hope they understand 
I never hurt them

Bones and black feathers
So sad to see
And so I walked on

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Andrea Dietrich March 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM So sad. Very good writing Harriet Coppard March 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM Thank you I really appreciate that xxx

Susan Ashley March 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM Dear Harriet, I was deeply moved by the profound and affecting essence of your haunting poem. I reread it several times to soak in the shock, the sadness, the dignity of "letting them rest". Crows know who hurts them and who helps them. They never forget a face as I'll never forget your poem. A fav for me! Congratulations for your success in Seth's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Harriet Coppard March 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM Thanks so much I really appreciate you it really means a lot

Seth Pina February 25, 2026 at 1:52 AM Enjoyed the read, I hope to befriend a crow one day. Hope all is well, - Seth Harriet Coppard March 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM Thank you so kind xxx Harriet Coppard February 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM Appreciate your comment..absolutely Crows are great!@ xx