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Something to crow about: poetry as story

3/29/2023

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black and white collage of two crows prancing
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.

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