As the tale is told through time,
Through the Catholic Church and the preachers,
Warnings said to look out for them.
Try to be wary, don’t catch a glimpse,
They had refused the death of Jesus.
They work with the devil, blood in their eyes,
And now they bring misfortune to those
Who look right into them.
Their bleak black and white skin
They cannot weep or show emotions
One will bring you sorrow, two for joy,
But you won’t find a second.
Despair will be brought upon you,
Not even a salute will do.
Bad things are coming your way,
You have claimed a bad omen.
They locked me up with these perceptions,
Chained with shackles outside the village.
I will raise calamity, I will bring bad luck,
Spread my despair like it’s a disease
Condemn those that cross me all of my chaos.
I’m the magpie that piqued your interest
And now you’re being dragged down with me.
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Author:
Emery Walker (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: This is a poem I actually feel proud of for writing. I resonate a lot with it with the dual meanings throughout it and that I am happy with. With the religious aspects of how magpies got their bad name and how in religion queerness also has a bad reputation too, to stories and perceptions made about magpies and the crazy stories you’d hear on all sorts of media online about queer people. It also reads similarly to the poem “Thorns” I wrote, how being with me will bring pain and in this one being seen with me or seeing me in general with bring despair and chaos. I am very proud of this poem and I do hope yous enjoy reading this one!!!!!
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I was not aware of the history of the magpie and that is what percieved that way, a write of someone who feels on the outside they are attractive but on the inside they have darker quality's. Lack of self confidence and valueing, that they are destined to always bring others down with them, nicely expressed and written
This poem has a period feel to it. It casts its own spell on the reader. Although in general I was aware of the magpie's omen this poem provided more specifics. It has a dark feel to it and is a bit ominous. Nicely done
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