CROWS

Crows
Beckon me
Every single morning.

Copyright © 2026 by Crystal David John





"The Hay(na)ku is a 21st century poetic form designed by Eileen R. Tabios, a Filipino-American poet, fiction writer, artist. The form, which Tabios first called Filipino Haiku, is described by Eileen in an interesting history of hay(na)ku. Inspired by Tabios’ Counting Journal, lately I’ve been writing a hay(na)ku each day in my planner after the day, a quick, tiny and fun way to recap a memorable event or emotion." - - Denise Krebs    
Traditionally, Hay(na)ku have:
3 lines
A total of 6 words – 1 in the first, 2 in the second, and 3 in the third
No syllable, rhythm, or meter constraints.
You can also write reverse hay(na)kus.
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Rodgers Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Dear Crystal, crows carry that archetypal energy, messengers, shadows, witnesses, so turning their call into an undeniable daily ritual feels rooted psychologically. It’s almost like nature insisting on waking your awareness before the noise of the rest of the world creeps in. I think it is both like an invitation and an unwritten pact. Blessings, Daniel
John Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 8:23 PM
so very true - thank you so much. they come for their breakfast 😍😀
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