Refrain
Woods near Cache la Poudre River, Fort Collins, Colorado
ghosts of the ancients
cast their towering shadows
on the holy ground*
a crow in the cottonwood
rasping a ragged refrain
*Opening gambit by Patricia of High Five and Raspberries
Final two lines © 2013 by Magical Mystical Teacher
More Carpe Diem Tan Renga: “Ghosts of the Ancients”
Posted on November 13, 2013, in Cache la Poudre River, Carpe Diem, Colorado, Fort Collins, tan renga and tagged ancients, cottonwood, crow, ghosts, holy ground, ragged, refrain, shadows. Bookmark the permalink. 24 Comments.
Magical Mystical Teacher 
Patricia’s is magnificent – “ghosts of the ancients”…..I love your crow in the cottonwood.
Wonderful! I love that ragged refrain.
Even if you don’t love crows? (Well, some people don’t, you know.)
I really meant that I love the phrase ‘ragged refrain’! Though that said, I don’t really mind the crows I hear. But I have a friend who is rudely awakened by their ragged refrain. 🙂
Oh, I know some people who absolutely despise crows, even though they are very intelligent birds. I guess it’s the “ragged refrain” that gets them! 😉
Quite a mysterious feel… 🙂
Hello MMM! Bet you never thought you’d hear from me again! I’m back blogging again, just not as often now. Melody of Brown Gingham Creations (brownginghamcreations.blogspot.com) is hosting Rednesdays now. There was another lady who tried doing it but it didn’t work out. Melody is consistent and has been doing a good job, so you might want to stop on by. See you around! Sue
Thrilled to know that Rednesday is back in operation! Thanks for letting me know. I’ve really missed being a part of that wonderful Wednesday gathering!
Some alliteration for a change! And photos from a new place! Lovely!
Are you saying I should indulge in alliteration more often? 😉
Only if the spirit moves you! 😉
Alliteration…and assonance. Sounds lovely.
Often it’s the sounds that make the poem, witness Poe’s “The Bells.”
I love the rhythm
Oh I so love that last line too. it works particularly well when read as Daffy Duck I found 😉
legends, wrapped in history
I would love to hear your Daffy voice! 😉
Love the feeling, a ragged refrain holding out. Nice write MMT
Hank
the ‘r’ alliteration is just delightful
much love…
Very beautiful photo !I like the rhythm.
Wonderful … I can really hear that crow caw.
Annoying, isn’t it? 😉
🙂 soon bedtime… so a little..
love your words chosen – rasping crows with their bold struts 🙂
Oh, how they strut—proud crows! 😉