in some other life
before rome
rampaged bloody
through gaul
in that other life
i was a druid
tree worshipper
listening to
leaves whispering
telling the wind’s secrets
even now
i stop when i hear
that familiar rustle
straining to make out
those faint words
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Words and Feathers 
This gave me chills.
Really? Cool! I’m glad it got you.
It did. There is an old story–maybe you know it–that before Noah released a dove from the ark, he released a crow. The crow didn’t come back, because he found Ireland. He landed there and became the first druid. I was thinking about that earlier when I read the Trope’s latest. Then I read this. Great poem, good timing. 🙂
I have never heard that story (the part about him finding Ireland and becoming the first Druid. What a cool coincidence!
I really like this one–the history and mysticism.
I love everything about this, Crow! The subject, the story, the meter, the imagery, etc…
This is one for my Crow collection! 🙂
Love the briefly written trail and destination of this. A beauty.
Thank you so much.
Absolutely beautiful and hypnotic. I loved it!
Thank you! 😊