Kelly J Massey
Crows Recognize Faces
Crows recognize faces--
they remember kindnesses bestowed
and any disgraces.
I remember faces—
the kindnesses bestowed,
the touching warm glow
from your many graces.
Crows will sound the alarm,
a warning to teach their kin
who would cause them harm.
But I’ve never not trusted you,
believe your every word.
I can’t wait to see you again
every time we bid adieu.
Crows remember those who
have shown them affection.
They’ll stay by their side,
I wish we could have that, too.
I’ll always remember that place,
but it wasn’t our time,
and now I wish, unlike the crow,
that I could forget your face.
But I don’t have that luxury
For like the crow,
Your eyes, your face, your kindness
will live on in my memory.
