A gogyohka, which translates in Japanese to five line poem. It has five lines – that is it. For Lynda’s prompt at dVerse Poets Pub, artwork by Jackie Hulbert. Pick a painting and write how it inspires you.  Thank you for the wonderful prompt Lynda!

Conversations with Ravens
“And the Raven’s couch is spread with weeds, High on the hollow tree;” – Thomas D’Arcy McGee, The Penitent Raven

talking to ravens is best done
when one is alone –
the raven will not laugh at the conversation –
it will carry it in its beak
and place it carefully in its nest

used by permission of Jackie Hulbert conspiring with ravens