The Design of Crows

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I have praised
The wonder of God's creatures

With little thought
For the design of crows

Until now

In this wild
Seashore sanctuary

The thrill frill
Of outstretched wings
Flapping elegance

Like Joni
On the cover
Of Hejira

Skating on ice

Beautiful blackness
Rising upon the uprush
Of wind

My soul in their ascent
Uplifted to the highest heavens



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