Above and Below

I write in blue ink today. It seems to stand out more than black ink does: it is more distinguished but still has some whimsy to it. Today I want to establish variable differences and similarities between doves and crows. The obvious similarity is the fact that both are birds. The obvious difference is the stark contrast in colors: one being white, the other being black. However, I want to delve in deeper; look beyond the slight obvious. There are only 2 likenesses between both birds that I will list: both are birds and both fly. The differences are many; I will discuss these in greater extent. The dove is a universal symbol of peace. I could see a dove being manifested in the form of a graceful ballerina-like angel. Often accompanied in the dove's symbol of peace is the olive branch, which suggests it being an herbivore. In contrast, the crow is a ravenous creature, a carnivore of sorts. The crow is associated with darkness, and grimness. The crow is often seen eating dead meat of sorts, fulfilling its desires for flesh. The crow is a selfish creature and could eat a whole dead being alone if given the chance.The crow is also seen as an annoyance and a nuisance, probably because of its "caw". The "caw" of the crow is demanding; demanding food....and NOW! Its only concern is with fulfilling its desires. Contrast that with the dove; seen as a servant. I will now contrast these creatures using a theory on Noah's Ark. When Noah's boat had landed on the tip of Mount Ararat, Noah sent forth a crow(raven) to see if there was land. If there was, the raven would have brought back a sign(such as a leaf) that the water had subsided. Noah waited for the crow to return; it never did. It was then that Noah sent forth a dove, which came back, although it was unaccompanied by a sign of land. Noah waited and sent the dove back out. This time, the dove returned with an olive branch. Why didn't the raven come back, when the dove did both times it was sent forth? As the story of Noah's Ark goes, the only family spared was that of Noah; all other people and some animals were destroyed. A theory: Many people and animals probably sought high land when the water rose to an uninhabitable manner. the dead bodies of the animals and people probably floated on the water, as they still do today. Therefore, when Noah sent the crow out, being the ravenous creature that it is, it most likely planted itself on a floating carcass and went to work eating away. the raven was so consumed with its desires and of pleasuring itself, it could not focus on the task at hand. Thus, I find the raven to be a "human" creature, almost. Ergo, the crow is very similar to how humankind acts. The dove is a heavenly creature, compared to an angel. The dove is in the sky, soaring freely above, keeping peaceful watch over mankind. The crow preys the ground, seeking to fulfill its desires by taking advantage of mankind's distress. Dove: Above. Crow: Below.