Worm Hunting

Sunrise, a
lighter shade of gray
replaced a starless black.

Pines stand sketched -
one dimensional and sad,
shrugging - not knowing
if the day is
worthy of a smile.

While a robin adds
another twig to its
tightly woven hopes
as instinct whispers,

Worm hunting is always better
on a rainy morning.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Lamoureux Avatar
July 9, 2021 at 5:43 PM
I like this poem about a Robin that has little to do with the Robin. That’s what makes it interesting.
Cornish Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Honored Richard - thank you!
Severo Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 10:56 PM
Lovely, I am curious is English your first lanquage as I see a few changes could really make this one a winner. :) xoxo
Cornish Avatar
July 26, 2021 at 10:33 AM
Thanks Richard---ambiguities can often confuse those who are used to "The Straight Scoop"---and I rarely write that way--LOL..English is my only language and I minored in literature and composition in college - but I am always open to alternative ideas.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 9, 2021 at 5:45 PM
Myself I have to disagree, I would change nothing. I think it’s worthy of a second and third read. Perhaps that might change your perspective.
Hankins Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 1:19 PM
Very enjoyable read, Craig. I, too, am a robin-watcher.
Barden Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 12:02 AM
... and crawlers at night, flashlight in hand! Beautifully-crafted write, Craig - I see you get about as many comments as I do, so I hope this covers for ALL the fools who read this superb penning and can't be bothered to spend a moment to say how superior it is to most that's offered publicly. It's a freaking travesty that mine is the first, shamefully so. This is straight to my faves, and I'm sharing with family. Namaste'
Cornish Avatar
June 3, 2021 at 7:26 PM
Honored Greg, But after a while you become numb to insignificant indifference and concentrate on brushstrokes that please you!
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