The Crows of Perth County

A flock of a hundred or more crows In echelons of three or four Were flying obvious search-patterns Over a square mile of wet, recently ploughed Country in Perth County, Ontario; In spring so cold you might still call it winter.

There was no missing the fact of Their intent to find what was to be found For their provision. Without lamenting The shortage of life's commodities, They looked for food with such sure diligence That discovery was a certainty; For which they would pay neither taxes or rent.