Poem: Black Crow
Hail, black crow, I see you there without fear pluck the pear and fly off in your lopsided trajectory; Yes, you were there when we sat in futile silence, so many words all unsaid under the almond trees, blossoming; No, I cannot say I do know you, you know, Though often we meet in isolation; Hail, black crow, friend in need, boon companion, read my thoughts-- I see you fly, Vast span of presence brooding. ------------ --------------- ----------------- ------------------ from the collection The Anvil of Dreams, 1995