The challenge is to write a poem in the first person that compares some trait of ours with something animal. It should not be a whale, but another creature (mammal, fish, bird, insect, etc.) with which we have something in common. The title should be the animal thing, in the same way Marjorie Saiser chose ‘The Print the Whales Make’.
Call me what you wish,
I sing for no one.
Melodies?
Banal ; Humdrum.
You’ll note once I complain
Ruffling feathers and casting doubts,
Then I’ll disappear.
You’re left to study the remains.
My cleverness needs no color.
Primed and proud,
I’m purposefully fearless.
Notice, as I notice you.
A shadow with a sharp eye,
Unashamed to fly,
Confident enough to walk.
Call me what you wish,
I sing for no one.
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You aced this prompt. I’d know that crow anywhere!!!
I wasn’t sure I was successful but that’s where it took me. Appreciate your comment!
Be sure…
Like a crow. Thanks.
That bird does have some attitude! I like the line, “My cleverness needs no color.” Yep, the crow is not our play thing to sing or look pretty! 😆
😊 That’s for sure. Thanks.
Susan – that last line is very clever!
Well done 🙂
-David
Thank you, David. I appreciate that. That’s my favorite line.
I love the aloofness and independence of the crow expressed here, Susan.
Very much appreciated. They are confident birds. 😊
I have an affinity with corvids, magpies and crows in particular, and your poem really appeals to me, Susan. I love the attitude you’ve captured here, and the lines:
‘A shadow with a sharp eye,
Unashamed to fly,
Confident enough to walk.’
Thank you. I too find them appealing! ❤
This is absolutely stunning! I love; “My cleverness needs no color. Primed and proud, I’m purposefully fearless.”💝💝
Thanks so much! Happy it pleased you!
Powerful and defiant poem Susan, and extremely well written. I could see every action and attitude of the crow/raven in your poem. Excellent!
Deeply pleased that you enjoyed it! Thanks.
i have always loved the attatude of the crow. this expresses it with great gusto
😁 I appreciate that observation! Thanks!
Crow is definitely his own person. And he demands your attention. (K)
Thanks!
they sure are strong words with a powerful attitude … if you have these traits you will achieve much! And if more of us would emulate your last line our world would be a better place, well written!
Thank-you! I too believe more confidence and less explaining would make things better. 😉
ah I wish but so many need complicated drama …