Murder of Crows

Murder of Crows

A Poem by carl
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a fun romp inspired by the work Lost words from some dictionary A Screenplay by The_Ancient_Rock

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The Murder of Crows:

 

Irritated by their disturbance

and emphatic annoyance-

he expressed displeasure

 

with stated intention

to inflict damaging action

upon their community-

 

ignoring the murderous effort

the violent liquidation ordeal

would actually require.


© 2023 carl


Author's Note

carl
No metaphor intended here, just a play on words regarding crows only.

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What do you call three crows standing together? An attempted murder. ;) I enjoyed the read. We don't get many murders around here but we do get squawking cacophonies of grackles that sound off with shrill squeaks and a noise like a very loud "bloop" akin to a pebble being thrown in a pond. They gather in a small patch of woods here and carry on all day.

Posted 1 Year Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

carl

1 Year Ago

thanks for the read and review, grackles, oh I battle them constantly at the suet put out for woodpe.. read more
FGFRANKLIN

1 Year Ago

Lots of fun with the wordplay. I love a play on words. I enjoyed your latest flight of fancy too. Ke.. read more



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I recently read your poem and was impressed by the way you use language to create a sense of tension and unease. The way you describe the person's irritation and annoyance, and their desire to take action against their community, is really effective in conveying the intensity of their emotions. I also appreciate the way you show how this person's anger is clouding their judgment, as they are not fully considering the consequences of their actions. Your poem is a powerful reminder of the dangers of acting impulsively, and I think it has an important message for readers. Thank you for sharing your work with the world.

Posted 1 Year Ago


carl

1 Year Ago

sorry for the delay in commenting I have been away from my computer for awhile. Appreciate your pers.. read more
would surely create an unimaginable ruckus of epic proportions. woke me up this morning as a matter of fact as they do most mornings. their squawking cuts through my head like a serrated knife. oh well, they, like everything, serve a purpose. we would probably miss them at halloween. quoth the raven evermore ... :)

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I can see that and hear it...loudly. Yep, it would require a bit of violence to eliminate the noisy, pesky birds. Nicely done.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Indeed... indeed...

Some people in this life are capable of amazing efforts...

Have no doubt about it...

Posted 1 Year Ago


crows are such fascinating creatures, more intelligent than half the states that border my state.

Winston

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

carl

1 Year Ago

saw a series of videos recently where crows were given complex situations involving the use of tools.. read more
W. Barrett Munn

1 Year Ago

I saw that, too. Fascinating.

Winston
An interesting work on the title. Why do we call it a murder of crows? Why a parliament of owls? The irony of thinking of killing a murder of crows is great. This poem is short but well constructed. The metaphor when taken to people is stark and unsettling.

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

carl

1 Year Ago

thanks and ouch, no intention to people I assure you. It was a play on words intended towards the bi.. read more
The title got me and the tale. I did like. You wrote enough to make the reader ponder and wonder. The murder of crows never lead to a nice ending. Thank you Carl for sharing the amazing poetry. I did enjoy.
Coyote

Posted 1 Year Ago


As I understand it, a murder is the term used for a group of crows. In this work, murder is used literally in the description of one fed up with their noisy gatherings. I wonder what he would do with a pride of lions. Teach them some humility?

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

carl

1 Year Ago

thanks for the read and review and i'm glad my intent came across. "pride of lions" interesting sug.. read more
when a community turns against one,
I would become paranoid at the thought of such,
great write! --1809 Black Plague December.

Posted 1 Year Ago


carl

1 Year Ago

thanks for the read and review, much appreciated
1809 Black Plague December

1 Year Ago

most welcome, dear, enjoyed your write, very much
What do you call three crows standing together? An attempted murder. ;) I enjoyed the read. We don't get many murders around here but we do get squawking cacophonies of grackles that sound off with shrill squeaks and a noise like a very loud "bloop" akin to a pebble being thrown in a pond. They gather in a small patch of woods here and carry on all day.

Posted 1 Year Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

carl

1 Year Ago

thanks for the read and review, grackles, oh I battle them constantly at the suet put out for woodpe.. read more
FGFRANKLIN

1 Year Ago

Lots of fun with the wordplay. I love a play on words. I enjoyed your latest flight of fancy too. Ke.. read more

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