Wake Up Call

I wakened,

to the sound

of crows fussing,

in the early

mist of dawn.

Then they hushed,

as if their work

had been done,

and I was left, alone,

with no comfort.

Comments: 11

Sue * Mar 6, 2007, 12:24pm EST

Isn't it interesting how the sound of the birds in the morning can set a mood for the day. I love the summer bird sounds-my husband saw our first robin yesterday-spring can't be far behind. This was very good. 10

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Virginia M. Mar 6, 2007, 12:42pm EST

I love the sound of birds in the morning,unless they're pecking on my house!
I saw a bunch of Robins in my yard last month. Aside for the low temps, and a bit of snow, Winter hasn't been bad in my area- as compared to other parts of the country. Still, I want Spring here in all her glory!:)

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J. C. Mar 6, 2007, 12:53pm EST

I like the phrase "crows fussing." That's exactly what they do.

Great poem, Virginia.

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Anne B. Grote Mar 6, 2007, 5:17pm EST

lovely melancholic poem.

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Virginia M. Mar 6, 2007, 5:45pm EST

Dawn, thank you. I won't mind(much:) about the fussing, if it only Spring hurries along!

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Virginia M. Mar 6, 2007, 5:46pm EST

Anne, thank you very much!

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Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Mar 6, 2007, 6:11pm EST

doesnt it just seam that some birds just get a kick out if waking you up LOL I use to have a woodpecker that would peck on the metal on my roof where my furnace vents every morning at 6 am :(

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