CROW
‘Nobody was quite sure how Crow was born.
Different stories were told.
Different stories were told.
Out under the sun stands a body.
It is growth of the solid world.
It is growth of the solid world.
It is part of the world’s earthen wall.
The earth’s plants—such as the genitals
And the flowerless navel
Live in its crevices.
Also, some of earth’s creatures—such as the mouth.
All are rooted in earth, or eat earth, earthy,
Thickening the wall.
The earth’s plants—such as the genitals
And the flowerless navel
Live in its crevices.
Also, some of earth’s creatures—such as the mouth.
All are rooted in earth, or eat earth, earthy,
Thickening the wall.
Only there is a doorway in the wall—
A black doorway:
The eye’s pupil.
A black doorway:
The eye’s pupil.
Through that doorway came Crow.
Flying from sun to sun, he found this home.’
Have you ever read anything like this? One of the best examples of storytelling poetry! Being read in the authorʻs voice is such a treat, he has a great storytelling voice.
ReplyDeleteI can see absolutely see how Plath could have become intrigued with his writing. I look forward to checking out some of this other poems to better feel out the tone of the poet that he is. I could not find this full poem listed, so if you come across it we can update!