Rascally Friends

The crows are not mad at me;

laugh at me with dignity.

Once a quite dignified crow

told me things i didn’t know.

I no longer have conceit

over crows who i may meet.

Ravens and starlings have been

as knowledgeable as men.

Sometimes these unwanted guests

will steal the other birds’ nests.

They will steal anything bright,

even stole my dream last night.

I cannot help but love them

despite the millions of them.

Walt Abbott 9-11-2011