throwing hands

why write poetry at all
when there is the wind
that carries 'hallo hallo'
of the crow, high up in
the cottonwood tree, to me?

i throw both hands away
and reply with the same

11 responses to “throwing hands”

  1. Jixi Fox Avatar

    Dig the flow… I read the title and thought it was going to go somewhere else, but I was still locked in

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you, Jixi 🙏

  2. chrisnelson61 Avatar

    You have a point…but that Itch keeps niggling.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      In my case, it’s an incurable disease. 🤣

  3. shredbobted Avatar

    and make poetry

    1. michael raven Avatar

      hallo! hallo!

  4. Bridgette Avatar

    You know, I sort of had this exact moment this morning in my yard.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      How did your conversation go?

      1. Bridgette Avatar

        It’s still going.