Ghosts and Crows

Ghosts and Crows

A crow flew past me.
Close and fast.
The breath from her wing
Smelled of roosts and
Broken roofs
And ghosts in
Forgotten rooms
Where love was made 
And children played.
But not these days.

Flying home that night
The crow dropped a feather
At my door.
Was it for luck or love,
Or something else?
Something I don't know
Anymore?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Agustin Avatar
June 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 11:11 AM
BOB, Excellent read. Great flowing piece. Have a nice day. ** SKAT **
Beesley Avatar
August 5, 2010 at 11:20 AM
good omen and good poem
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