Something to crow about: poetry as story

The CRoW in tHe
SNow
sEEmed to
let iT aLL
GO.

It froliCKed
and
fLUTTered
and fANNed
hIGH and LOw.

PreeNing oR
pLAYing,
I'm sURe
I dON't KNow.

BUt let
Me jUSt say ...

Ohhhh,
whAt a ShOw.

Oftentimes, there are events you want to capture, but as a stand-alone story, there's just not enough material to write more than a few sentences.

When that happens, try a narrative poem.

It's a storytelling form of poetry you can use as a tool to share snippets of your life. Moments in time that bring joy, clarity, or greater understanding.

I've never seen a playful crow ... they keep their distance, often conjure (undeserved) negative vibes, and perch and fly with purpose. Off-guard displays of preening and play are not common ... at least not in my experience.

I wanted to remember the crow and how such a seemingly upright, formidable bird let it all go.

It's a reminder to seek, observe, and remain open to discovery, surprise, and wonder.

And when there's not much to say, but saying it is important, write a poem.