Crow

Summary

Chloe Paulina Hawes shares a reflective poem inspired by GiaB prompt #14 about being in nature, inviting fellow writers to participate in the challenge.

Abstract

The website content presents a poetic piece by Chloe Paulina Hawes, titled "Crow," which explores the theme of nature's presence and its impact on the narrator. The poem describes an encounter with a crow, whose initially disruptive presence evolves into a serene moment, juxtaposing the tranquility of nature with the narrator's internal world. Hawes, acknowledging her modest following, extends an invitation to fellow writers, including Victor Sarkin and other colleagues, to engage with the "Toes in the Dirt" writing prompt on ReadMedium. The prompt itself is celebrated for the pleasure it brings, and the link to the challenge is provided for wider participation.

Opinions

The author, Chloe Paulina Hawes, conveys a personal connection to nature through the metaphorical crow, which transforms from an intrusive visitor to a soothing presence.
There is a sense of humility and community in Hawes' acknowledgment of her small readership and her direct invitation to specific individuals, indicating a close-knit circle of writers.
The poem suggests a deeper reflection on the contrast between the calmness of nature and the chaos of human affairs, particularly in the lines discussing the "Poor at my door" and the "sly crow."
The author expresses gratitude and honor for the attention received from Victor Sarkin and other editors at Genius in a Bottle, highlighting the value of recognition within the writing community.
The mention of the "Toes in the Dirt" writing prompt conveys enthusiasm for creative challenges and a desire to share this opportunity with peers, encouraging participation and collaboration.

GiaB prompt #14: being in nature

A crow visited me today,

And I prayed, willing with the Lord to send her screeching away.

Though she fluttered from fence pike to the reaching arm of a Crepe Myrtle,

still quickly her Cry crumpled to a late-afternoon lullaby, carrying lyrics for my murder.

And her wings became a cloak, or her flight was stilted - she was a frail-boned umbrella - to put me in shade.

But it’s the cold quiet that rocks me to slumber, not the Springtime rolling thunder. It’s the Poor at my door, hurriedly pleading for shelter that rallies the mirth in my veins, propelling me to grasp for cover.

Not the sly crow - bewitched and unnaturally old - creeping step-by-step, and

inching ever closer.

Poem written by Chloe Paulina Hawes.

This Wednesday, Victor Sarkin from Genius in a Bottle asked us to create a work of poetry, fiction, or nonfiction in the name of being in nature. I only have 6 followers, one of them being Victor Sarkin, the man himself (and two others are also editors at Genius in a Bottle — I’m honored and proud of that!), but what the heck.

Although I’m new here, I want to invite my few friends, whom I believe might actually be inclined, to participate in this challenge: Rolli ☕ https://ko-fi.com/rolliwrites, Carolyn Hastings, Arthur G. Hernandez, and Zachary Kerman.

Just reading the prompt is a pleasure. The link is below.

Crow

GiaB prompt #14: being in nature

Toes in the Dirt

GiaB writing prompt #14