As I walked down the path, the branches overhead filled with crows, I wondered.

I shook loose my skin to free my feathers

and ripped off my nose to expose my beak.

Dropped my arms to spread my wings

and took to the sky.

The city is beautiful at night

so I flew to your window.

I pecked the glass

but you wouldn't let me in.

I was a crow who flew too far

and left you alone.

I built a home on your fire escape 

and now I caw when you have people over

and now I caw when you sleep in

and now I caw when you come home