Disagreeable Dissonance

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Disagreeable Dissonance

A peaceful, sunny afternoon rudely disturbed
by a cacophony of cackling caws
A mockingbird duo swooped and darted
mercilessly at and around the solitary crow
as he walked, peacefully on the grass
He took flight avoiding their swift air maneuvers
They dive-bombed and climbed back up
and then drove him back to the ground
No chicks present in a nest to protect
I was as confused as he
He pecked at the grass nonchalantly 
in hope they would move on
They noisily persisted 
but the crow did not fight back
Eventually their fun turned to a lone cat
and the the patient, clever crow departed


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Bjorn is hosting D'Verse Poets tonight and has prompted us
with ’Dissonance’

'If you like you can use dissonance only in a part of your poem. I think it would make it even more effective. Think about dissonance a bit like the sound of chalk on a blackboard on the first day of summer'

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

22 thoughts on “Disagreeable Dissonance”

    1. Thanks Laura. I see it so often and it always makes me feel bad for the crows. No one gets hurt , it’s just bullying, because they can.

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      2. Oh I’m sure it does Ain. We would certainly be I’m packed by it so why not Crows. I keep telling myself they are so smart, there must ne a reason they don’t retaliate.

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    1. Thanks Helen ☺️💕 I am having the Devil of a time commenting on your blog unless it is anonymous. It on,y seems to work when I’m on my laptop. Ipad is difficult. I loved your response to Bjorn’s prompt last night about Mothers and Daughters ☺️💕

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  4. At our west coast, the crows bully the seagulls. Never seen a pacifist amongst them; loved your poem though.

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    1. Thank you anonymous! There is obviously a pecking order in the bird world! 🦅 Lol 😆

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    1. Thanks Grace. They never hurt each other either. The mockingbirds just seem to like taunting the crows!

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    1. Yes, even if it’s birds, it is still worrying. They don’t hurt each other though. It’s like a bickering habit 🦅☺️

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