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The Crows Looked On

Standing bare the trees looked dead

Around their feet their raiments lay,

Their life force, it seemed they shed

On this bleak autumnal day.


Black as sin, crows looked on

Then screeched in noisy argument,

A raucous call, no sweet birdsong,

A croak the devil surely sent


No-one else was there but me

As I walked upon the crackling leaves,

I wished I had some company

I fancied ghosts walked midst the trees.









Entry for
COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE(30) any theme any form Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand.
21/10/2020

Copyright © Gary Smith | Year Posted 2020

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Brian Sambourne Date: 12/15/2021 10:08:00 AM Another string of strong images on which to pen your fine poem. You are masterful, Gary. Be well. Brian Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/26/2020 1:38:00 PM I like the flow, rhythm and rhyme in this one and the nature theme. Reads like a good contender. Sara Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 10/26/2020 3:05:00 PM Thank you Sara. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/22/2020 8:38:00 AM - I did not want to walk alone in this forest, Gary ... a great poem - // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 10/22/2020 8:52:00 AM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Elaine George Date: 10/22/2020 5:13:00 AM Perfect reflection expressed in tune with the picture. You captured it masterfully. Many congrats on your fine win, Gary. Sincerely, Elaine Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 10/22/2020 6:12:00 AM Thank you Elaine. :)

Jo Chamberlain Date: 10/22/2020 1:03:00 AM I really enjoyed your poem, congratulations on your placement. :-) Login to Reply Gary Smith Date: 10/22/2020 4:04:00 AM Thank you Joanna. :)