Two Black Crows

Two crows in a pine
                                Hear those
Two black crows in the pine?
They’re sinister
                         darkling
Those two raucous black crows in the pine

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All’s not bad nor winterset
Sometimes I think the mind’s to blame
Set against by follies and
Tortures inflicted on others
Known at the time as returnable sins

I sent a sin gathering wool of blackest velvet
And it circled my head
Like a crow
Innocent 
And soft
But bodied with dark intent

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 1/4/2010 3:52:00 PM
Interesting way you've arrived at the truth Daver in this write. Smile! I would concur, the mind is to blame, also what we send around will surely come back around for a revisit. Also as Carolyn said; but mind's nature will surely try to blame it all on the crows.Ha! Per your comment; you got it "Love(God)" the untimate Source. Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 12/6/2009 10:42:00 AM
Interesting perspective in this poem. Good use of imagery to convey your thoughts. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 12/6/2009 2:04:00 AM
This reads with so much powerful symbolism, that it speaks to growth in precision and craft. Well done
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Date: 12/3/2009 10:05:00 AM
Love this one..well done..TAH
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Date: 12/2/2009 12:13:00 PM
The "tortures inflicted on others" will surely come back to haunt us, Daver. But, given man's nature, he's most likely going to blame it on the crows. Very insightful in you chilling, provocative style! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/28/2009 6:55:00 AM
exceptional free-verse! Daver! much to ponder! Jimbo
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Date: 11/25/2009 2:43:00 PM
This is a very deep write Sir,..your intent I've not put a finger on yet but I plan to put this in mine favs and read it I'm certain,..many times ! I love poetry that reminds me of Edgar ! Great write ! james
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Date: 11/25/2009 10:45:00 AM
Very interesting.... I like the rhyme scheme, and layout.... Good job friend.....:JP]
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Date: 11/25/2009 9:32:00 AM
Hi Dave "R"..I love this piece. Its going straight to my favs. I love the way you presented it too. Happy Turkey Day. Im thankful to read your work. BG
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Date: 11/25/2009 9:31:00 AM
Hi Dave "R"..I love this piece. Its going straight to my favs. I love the way you presented it too. Happy Turkey Day. Im thankful to read your work. BG
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