I like the feel of it and I think I know what you're trying to say but I don't really see the connection between the country and the city. Also, I found it a little hard to follow. this could be fixed with some puncuation. maybe it can be stretched out a bit. I think the coherence could be helped out if the poem was longer.

The first two lines reminded me of "Rain on the Scarecrow" by Mellencamp. I think the Biblical theme and verses tie the city and country scenes together, but a suggestion - a few transitions to make the switch easier. I enjoyed your poem, especially since I lived near cornfields in my early childhood. The disinterest between country and city beings is clear, making the poem interesting.

i agree with stephen. it's going on my favorites list. and i hope it's ok to add you to my friend's list so i can keep up with your work.

I enjoyed this very much. I certainly see something very different here than a comparison between country and city. A thought provoking piece, in my mind, about faith and people's priorities. I like the use of the straw man, and actually, as an object made by man, could be likened to religions created by different cultures, held in reverence for a time and discarded by many as times and views change, left standing in a field while ravens peck randomly at the scarecrow for possible scraps of meaning.

This is a great example of extended metaphor, Dave. One of the more notable features of fine poetry is something that moves the reader, well, this one reaches out and grabs ya! Paradoxical title too! Congratulations on becoming Te Poet Of The Day.