'Rain-Crow' Summary

The Rain-Crow is a poem by Madison Cawein that bids farewell to August as we drift into September. It is a beautiful and evocative poem that captures the feeling of change and transition that comes with the changing seasons. The poem begins with a description of the rain-crow, a bird that is said to sing when rain is coming. The poet then goes on to reflect on the passing of summer and the coming of fall. He notes the changes in the landscape and the weather, and he expresses his own feelings of sadness and nostalgia as he says goodbye to the warm days of summer. However, the poem also ends on a note of hope and renewal, as the poet looks forward to the new season and all that it will bring.