Shifter

The Buzzard asked of me
My shoulder for a perch;
I'll pick your bones, said he
And save your liver for dessert

This method seemed to be
A slow and painful way to go;
Upon looking closer I did see
The Buzzard change to Crow

Reviews

[Jasper]

I enjoy poems about scavenger birds in general, especially crows and ravens. And I like this one. I wonder what the Cherokee (I presume you are Cherokee if you are in Kansas, Ok) believe about crows? Most think they are bad omens, I think, but I'd like to think they are like the raven to the Athabaskan's . . . appearing to help the shape the rocky way forward.

[icaros13]

Your presumption is correct... Most Cherokees I know see them as shape shifters or as a negative sign. Sometimes, though, a Crow is just a Crow. I see them more as advisors and guides.

[Corset]

Very Poe like, with an Icaros13 flair, holy s**t this was dated April 2014! Now I feel bad, I thought you long gone and hadn't checked, this will teach me. I should always check. Short, smart and intriguing.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Why do you always make me read with my eyes closed?!?!? Your Amazing!

[NotaBene]

Wow. I don't even know what to saw about this poem. Short, sweet and simple, I really enjoyed it.
A bit gruesome but it kind of reminds me of nursery rhymes hidden meanings. While they seem innocent and child like, they are usually pretty morbid. Great write!