Morning Swoop

By Richard L. Provencher

Sun, 30 Aug 2020
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from a morning crow

trying to imitate an eagle

front of me

as I sit outside

his wing movements

sounding like a pant-pant-pant

as if breathing was

an exercise in gasping from

this humidity

one 24C degree moment

and we each take

a good listen to the scene

before us-

cat napping on porch

families at rest

knowing today will

fulfill another journey

on our bucket list.

 

 

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Submitted by Penny4athought on

Funny you should mention crows. I had several on m lawn yesterday morning looking for their breakfast- You set the scene well here- The beating wings, its search for sustenance, the lazy day and I could feel the warmth of the day too- and 24c to me sounds lovely, as here in Florida it hovers arouond 32c (90F) daily.

Penny4athought

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

I  thank you for your kind comments, uplifting too. Crows are raucas and are mated for life. 

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by onemorething on

Love the idea of the crow imitating an eagle and the shared sense between you and the crow of the day. Nice. Rachel :)

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Many thanks, Rachael, these beasties of the day are precious and I enjoy watching their familial moves. Apparently they recognize humans who are out to get them. Also interesting and I observed this- when one is screeching about food before him-her: it's a call to their mate and they will not feast until the mate arrives. Many times other crows will feast but the caller will not until the mate arrives and hopefully some food is left.

  

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Nolan on

Do you know the Raven by Edgar Allen Poe? I find his poetry amazing one cannot think how he could have managed it.

The grim black beauty of a crow. Well done! Nolan &

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you, Nolan. Simply to place me in the same thoughts as the Raven poem is an honour. Glad you enjoy my writing.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Nolan on

I do. Thanks.

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Double thanks. 

Richard L. Provencher