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The Call of Raven's Lost Lover

I cannot believe it. It cannot be! His voice is emanating from this cemetery. My lost lover is beckoning me. “Raven” is the call I hear quite clearly. What I hear and see cannot be reality. Louder and louder I hear this sound. His voice is coming from under the ground. Do I move closer? Do I dare? I tread through this dark early morning air. I can remember the last time when we kissed. Oh my gone lover, you I have sorely missed. Oh, how eerily rises this morning mist. He left exactly one year ago today. In this cemetery his body will stay. A swarm of ravens circles me this morning. Should I take their shrill cries as a warning? Are they saying my time to go is now due? My lover is calling me. What should I do? For “Among The Dead” contest held by A Rambling Poet By Robert Pettit

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Date: 2/24/2011 12:05:00 PM
I had only read a couple of the poems and wanted so badly to enter but...too many things were going on and didn't get to. I knew Constance would have a time selecting her winners. There is a long list of winners here. Robert you should be so proud of your winning poem congratulations. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/19/2011 7:20:00 AM
Many congratulations Robert on your fine win in Constance's wonderful contest....:)
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Date: 2/19/2011 6:27:00 AM
wonderful write!Congrats on your win!
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Date: 2/18/2011 6:48:00 AM
I'm so pleased to see this poem in the winners' circle, Robert. Loved it the first time I read it and enjoyed reading it again. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/18/2011 5:40:00 AM
robert.. you made it with this shining stuff!! CONGRATS with huggs, :) nette
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Date: 2/18/2011 12:35:00 AM
Great story, Robert. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie
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Date: 2/17/2011 8:34:00 PM
An awesome call. many congratulations.
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Date: 2/17/2011 6:26:00 PM
Congratulations Bob on your honored win in the top ten. Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/17/2011 5:44:00 PM
Congratulations on the tenth place win in the contest of constance, Robert
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Date: 2/17/2011 5:16:00 PM
Congratulations on your fine win in Constance's "Among the Dead" Contest, Robert. Expert story telling for a deserving win. Enjoyed. Always, Annalise
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Date: 2/17/2011 5:00:00 PM
Congrats Robert on your wonderful win in Among the Dead contest with this exceptional entry my friend.. enjoy another grand victory with luv..
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Date: 1/14/2011 7:47:00 PM
wow,I think I see a winner with this one, Robert. Nicely done!!!
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Date: 1/14/2011 1:50:00 PM
Wow! Great interpretation of the photo and contest theme, Robert. It is easy to imagine Raven hearing the voice of her dead lover beckoning her to join him. Best wishes for success in Constance's contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/14/2011 11:10:00 AM
I am so happy to feel good enough to be reading poetry today. It was a pleasure to read your excellent write Robert. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/13/2011 4:15:00 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest~~
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