The Scarecrow
The scarecrow's there
All stuffed with hay.
His job's to scare
The crows away.
He does it pretty well, you'd have to say.
He doesn't plant
Or reap or haul.
In fact, he can't
Do much at all,
Just stands there sneering, looking mean and tall.
You'll find this trait
In people, too.
Some concentrate
On scaring you
'Cause it's the only thing that they can do.
All stuffed with hay.
His job's to scare
The crows away.
He does it pretty well, you'd have to say.
He doesn't plant
Or reap or haul.
In fact, he can't
Do much at all,
Just stands there sneering, looking mean and tall.
You'll find this trait
In people, too.
Some concentrate
On scaring you
'Cause it's the only thing that they can do.
This poem is copyright (©) Max Gutmann 2026
About the Writer
Max Gutmann
Max Gutmann has contributed to Cricket, Lighten Up Online, Light, The Spectator and lots of magazines with Review in their titles. His plays have been performed throughout the U.S. and elsewhere. His book There Was a Young Girl from Verona sold several copies.
