Practicing from the Heart in the age of Technology - All articles and poems are by Reza Ghadimi, unless otherwise noted.
A family of crows made quite a racket yesterday.
Their chorus of ggrrr & ggaarrrs indicative Of protecting a family member. Often a young that has Fallen out, or left a nest early. I have come to learn the language of nature In our mountains and canyons The blue jays' happy call for food or Return of the water into our ditch. The cry of small birds when Cats are around. And the very distinctive Bark of our dogs when a rattlesnake comes close to the house. The intelligence in their language is clear Evident to all who listen to learn. I have noticed, for example, that the family of Coyotes, living in the canyon behind us, sits on the hill Every morning and yelps, alarming the dogs in the valley. Learning the dogs’ location, they Guide their family safely around them. Or our dogs’ dislike of snakes will not let up Until I deal with it. Snaring the rattler and placing it in a bucket. Later, taking it to the mesa, and letting it go, Where it too would be safe. Though the crows know me well, they will not Tolerate me close to their young. My concern, however, is for our cats Not getting hurt by the sharp talons Of the protecting murder of crows. Understanding the language of nature and people alike Makes for appreciation of their intent Averting conflict and living harmoniously. We only need to listen. Reza Ghadimi August 2024
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