Magpie and Crow Thieves

Magpie and Crow Thieves
quarters disappear
dimes and nickels gone too
people are accused

magpie and crow laugh
their collection is growing
partners in crime

grandmother sleeps
she has made a mistake
her ring is in nest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 10:51 PM
So true. They seem to love stealing shiny things. I love this look at these clever creatures Caren. The twin photos you have up remind me of my childhood with my identical twin. We had bonnets like this and had our photo taken in a look alike wagon too in Manhattan Kansas way back when. Thank you for sharing them. Blessings xxoo
Krutsinger Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 11:08 AM
I love it that you had the same bonnets in Kansas!
Dietrich Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 6:44 PM
oh this is SO cool, Caren. Love it.
Krutsinger Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 8:35 PM
Thank you Andrea
Baker Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 3:20 PM
Be slow to accuse without evidence. I liked the poem, Caren. Hugs, Bill
Krutsinger Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 8:35 PM
thank you Bill. So many accuse way too swiftly!
Hankins Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 9:12 AM
That's why it's always wise to keep your rings on your fingers! I had a pet crow for a while when I was a kid. Made the mistake of feeding him white bread. That will kill them because it swells in their stomachs. I was one really sad little kid because I loved that crow!
Krutsinger Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 8:35 PM
Oh my goodness. I am sad. What was your crow's name?
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