Murder of Crows

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

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.

Author's Note

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

Reviews

[FGFRANKLIN]

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.

[carl]

thanks for the read and review, grackles, oh I battle them constantly at the suet put out for woodpeckers. They are such pest. and every bird seems afraid of them even the blue jays which are rather rowdy creatures themselves. - take care sir.

[FGFRANKLIN]

Lots of fun with the wordplay. I love a play on words. I enjoyed your latest flight of fancy too. Keep propounding the joy of the written word. ;) I'll sing along or at least hum the tune if I don't know the words.

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

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.

[carl]

sorry for the delay in commenting I have been away from my computer for awhile. Appreciate your perspective on my piece, helps me to understand better what I am attempting to do. I will read some of your work asap - things are still a bit disjointed after returning home form an extended visit. Again, thanks for your interesting review. -carl

[Re-Pete]

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 ... :)

[willweb]

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

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Indeed... indeed...

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

Have no doubt about it...

[W. Barrett Munn]

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

Winston

[carl]

saw a series of videos recently where crows were given complex situations involving the use of tools to procure food. They are very intelligent and quite ingenious. thanks for the read

[W. Barrett Munn]

I saw that, too. Fascinating.

Winston

[Soren]

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.

[carl]

thanks and ouch, no intention to people I assure you. It was a play on words intended towards the birds only. may add a clarifying note to readers.

[Coyote Poetry]

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

[John the Baptist]

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?

[carl]

thanks for the read and review and i'm glad my intent came across. "pride of lions" interesting suggestion. I will think on that - carl

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

when a community turns against one,
I would become paranoid at the thought of such,
great write! --1809 Black Plague December.

[carl]

thanks for the read and review, much appreciated

[1809 Black Plague December]

most welcome, dear, enjoyed your write, very much