Gulp: a Murder Conspiracy

Have you ever heard a crow caw in the dead of night
Never the thought crossed my mind until such was my plight
In the bright of the light I saw vast more than one
Nary my delight when their numbers sent me shook to stun
Pondered to run but when said and done everyone knows
That you don’t mess around with a murder of crows.

I thought mayhaps I’ve had my fill of bad omen
But my foes superior cousin flew down more than ten
Yet again I comprehend they represent a prophecy
Not sure what this vocal unkindness has to do with me
Still I see the knowledge be in my mind where it’s graven
There is no safe haven, in a conspiracy of ravens.

Swiftly I flee afore a new plague rains down
The worst was yet to arrive to this cursed, sleepy town
I frown to find myself betwixt these predators absurd
My own personal horror movie version of the birds 
Swooping and warbling, they sculp a shadow in the skies
Really just a nuisance… a gulp of magpies.  :S


For the Magpies that have invaded my backyard tree....
You've won this time........

July 7, 2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 9/23/2023 6:38:00 PM
A great poem. I loved the play of words.
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Date: 10/2/2023 9:25:00 PM
Thank you Hilda! I did hear a crow in the night once, something very strange about it :)
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