Death Call of Crows
Black crows ceased listening
to songs without truth,
which hung for too long
on clothesline of despair
beyond feathered reach,
hidden among bruises
of empty caws.
Death rattle stilled
crows’ faltering hearts
on barren branches.
Penetrating dagger
slew hollow bony chest
as they moaned
and stared
at bottomless destiny.
Beaks grabbed fistfuls of
shattered pieces
and ran parallel
to lightning strikes
beyond dark grasp.
Birds broke
empty death silence
to be heard
above the call
of dying mates.
Tears glistened
on stitched faces
as crows turned backs
on tainted life,
fleeing toward
refuge of
harboring moon.
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A Murder of Crows
A pack of Sheep
A sleuth of Bears
A thunder of Dragons
A gaggle of Geese
A gang of Turkeys
A romp of Otters
A bevy of Swans
A pod of Dolphins
A cauldron of Bats
A kindle of Kittens
A muster of Peacocks
A tower of Giraffes
A shadow of Jaguars
A pride of Lions
A bask of Crocodiles
An army of Frogs
A passel of Pigs
A gam of Whales
A charm of Finches
A quiver of Cobras
A cast of Hawks
A convocation of Eagles
A consortium of Crabs
An Audience of Squid
Shall I go on...?
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A pity of Husbands
A joke of Teens
A brood of Mother-in-Laws
A gossip of Women
A gang of Men
A bloat of Gamers
An audience of Writers
A mustering of Musicians
Alright... now I'm done.