A few years ago, I witnessed something that I could have never imagined. A handsome black crow spread out his tail feathers and began to move clumsily in circles. I could almost feel his nervousness and was amused by his strange behaviour. Then I noticed another crow nearby, watching him with great interest. I started laughing when I realized what was actually happening- the crow was dancing, in order to impress his lady love !! This was a big surprise because I never knew that crows could dance! And there he was, this darling crow dancing in full earnest, his dark feathers shining in the morning sun. Though he was far too self conscious to be graceful, yet I knew his efforts were sincere. Trust me, nothing can be more endearing than a crow in love- a dancing crow, dancing inspite of knowing that he had no talent for it.
"Come on girl, accept his proposal," I mentally urged the female. She eventually did. Mrs. & Mr.Crow proceeded to build a nest on a near by telephone pole & raised a very ugly chick over the next few weeks.
I had read somewhere that crows are monogamous; when they pair, they pair for life. The fact that I might have witnessed the begining of an eternal love story was so fascinating. There is definitely something comforting about the concept of monogamy, maybe that is why we, human beings try to force it upon ourselves. Maybe that is why adults & children alike are so deeply moved by fairytales.
Why Do we still believe that people fall in love only once in this life? Why do we think that we all have got, but one soulmate? Why do we tend to cling on to idealistic romantic beliefs inspite of very well knowing that nature never intended humans to be monogamous?
Is it because we were brought up to think like this, or is it because we all crave for the security & stability monogamy is associated with? Why do we all want something that was not meant for us in the first place?
How I wish I knew!! Maybe I will get the answers when the time is right...
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