Poetry by Ellen Roberts Young
Crows, who see both near and far, sky-wide view
or attention to the detail of seed and twig,
also can identify a human face—potential
predator or friend—and remember.
Crows confront more than a language barrier to teach
us, who make “birdbrain” an insult, their wisdom.
Living in fellowship, they can see clearly
that standing on two feet isn’t always enough.
Ellen Roberts Young’s third chapbook, Transported, came out in 2021 with Finishing Line Press. She has two full-length collections, Made and Remade (Wordtech, 2014) and Lost in the Greenwood (Atmosphere, 2020). Recent publications include Slant, Oyster River Pages, Rockvale Review, and Caesura. www.ellenrobertsyoung.com
