Metal Crow learns what it means to have a soul, while Ghost Crow laments the lack of souls in others.

C is for Crows/Metal Crow and Ghost Crow
Bibliographic Entry:
MacCath, C. S. 2021. “Metal Crow and Ghost Crow.” In G Is for Ghosts, edited by Rhonda Parrish, 33–40. Poise and Pen Publishing.
Reviews
C.S. MacCath's story of a mechanical bird imbued with the humanity and integrity which our world today so sorely needs, charmed me. The ghost element was incidental, but the overall effect was heartfelt and lovely.
~ Cat Jenkins
Short Fiction