June 11, 2020 · 1:13 pm
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Final Caw – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

Corvid – 2020 Weekly Challenge #12

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“In many traditions, crows are messengers and close attention is paid to their actions.” Robert Moss

Final Caw

Alienated
in this swampland feel
of grey desolation days
with splintered signposts,
where the undertaker 
rests atop with beady eyes
as the emptiness of the
hearse of life rolls on by,
waiting for your final caw
signalling the final door.

©Paul Vincent Cannon

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35 responses to “Final Caw – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  2. Reflections of an Untidy Mind
    June 11, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    I like this poem very much, Paul. Firstly because it has a raven in it and secondly because “the hearse of life”. It fits my mood.

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  4. OIKOS™-Publishing
    June 11, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Fits my mood too, Paul! Thank you so much, and be well. Michael

    Liked by 3 people

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  7. jenanita01
    June 12, 2020 at 6:54 am

    I know times are hard right now, but maybe not think about crows and undertakers?

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  11. V.J. Knutson
    June 12, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    These are dark times. You capture it well. I’ve heard the crows’ warnings.

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