Singular Protest

by Dr. Uma Asopa

Somewhere between
day's setting
and evening's arrival,
the sky looks confused
in dusky shades.

Noisy crows from somewhere
descend on the scene -
their explosive demonstration
so distinct
in otherwise quiet evening.

They move en block -
a disgruntled mass,
aware of their black reputation.
Unperturbed,
they continue shrieking opinions.

My dog is enraged -
is barking non-stop.
In his mind
he has cowed down these crows.

Unmindful of his singular protest,
they have already settled
on our tree
to carry on
with their shady, selfish assertion.

13-Mar-2005

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