Crow Conference

 Crow Conference

Set up a ruckus, crow conference. Passionate discussion! What is so important, bringing such angst?   I am simply a bystander in this crazy ear shattering debate tossed back and forth like a badminton game.  Marshland trees- of Alder, birch, oak and cottonwood- are their conference room.  They have come from far and wide.  Is it a judgment session, a family reunion, or feud?  Calls ring out in dark rasping vowels drifting in the wind and echoing through the canopy.

Was I invited to their meeting, set my toe through the door? They are unaware and mindless of their interruptions, as I proceed; in my own endeavors of respite and contemplation, reading and thinking. Where is my peace? They are shady peace thieves! Shall I Stay and wait?  Surly they must tire of arguments.

In a sudden roar of clapping beaks they rush skyward, rudely announcing themselves- spitting venom! Board room exits in black cloud-members en-mass. An unwanted few stay behind, wanting to continue unfinished business. Unwanted by me!

Feverish new meeting: The Process begins in earnest, an entertaining discussion by scant remaining few.  Just drop the subject! They cannot. Crow conference pulls at the departing to entertain themselves anew,as only crows can do. With a rising huff of cries they now flock, bristling and brushing through the air away.

Departing, they say their final goodbyes and drifting farewells; on, and on, and on.  Floating and flying overhead,like a cloud of black air crafts, one by one.  Finally my tormentors are gone. Will they return?  The peace settles. Solitude resumes, while my shattered nerves breathe a sigh of relief, in a new melody. I cling to a new inner, joyous and harmonious tune and smile.

                    

Kathy Van Kurin        December 2016                

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Crows cawing can be very annoying, but somehow you've woven it into a mini-drama including a nice sprinkling of "office" lingo that makes this personification playful & original. This is highly imaginative & I admire your wide-angle thinking as you watch the creatures around you! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Oh Margie,
Your take on this poem just tickled my heart! I am glad you got a kick out of this because I had a blast writing it. Crows are fascinating critters and many of us understand how interesting they are.
It's neat to see how others view the writing of one another. I love your reviews and thanks much.
Blessings!
Kathy

[barleygirl]

You have such a beautiful spirit! Here's to watching it fly in the new year! *smile*

[Pete]

this is so cool & creative. love the structure and font. the analogy is so vivid. such a spot on observation. this is exactly what its like when they get together and start their cawing. great uplifting ending. you rock Kathy!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

pete,
You sure have the gift of encouragement for you have encouraged me! This thing took some time to get right but it was really fun to do. Crows are so amazing and crazy! If a person wants peace and quiet......................well Its probably not happening............I like your note about the analogy as I had not really thought about that. Thank you for pointing things out. It really always helps. Your so nice...............Blessings kathy

[Ted Kniffen]

I have been to more than one of these crow conferences. My hometown was one of the largest crow rookeries in Ontario. Loud, riotous, intelligent.
Good fun. One thing, last line-second paragraph, did you mean surely? Good write

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Ted for reading-commenting. I wish I could see the rookerie you speak of. It must of been amazing by the way you describe it- "loud, riotous, intelligent." Actually these birds are intelligent but the day I was out they were out of control in a crazy, loud, nutty way. I will fix the word too. I appreciated the help. Blessings as always. Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

very happy you found your smile in the end! ;) i love the crows .. such odd characters indeed .. you've given them a bit of a bad name in this one Kathy :) but they do have their dark side .. and are not shy in expressing it .. i must fall to the temptation to plug myself as i have a crow poem (of sorts) as well .. would love your impressions of it ..if you get the chance ;)
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/green444/1871865/
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Einstein,
Yea crows are really a kick! I so like them and don't at the same time. Anyway as a creature they are a big bagful of interesting! Ha ha! Thanks for the review. It was a lot of fun writing this you are right about that.. Lots of blessings to you. Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ................