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- Raven -

                                 The raven is not without talent
                             their intelligence is highly developed
                              With beauty in blue-black plumage
                                       or green-black sheen
                                           It flies with skill
                               on steep and high mountain slopes
                                       for everybody to admire

                        The raven symbolizes magic and mysticism
                                    Black birds have always been
                                regarded as companions of witches,
                                             evil and death
                                                   - with understanding eyes
                           the game of chess has long since ended

Copyright © Anne-Lise Andresen | Year Posted 2023

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Brian Sambourne Date: 8/14/2023 7:10:00 PM The raven (for me) always holds echoes to Poe's remarkable poem to this mystical creature. So enjoyable to read your poem which adds to the canon of this iconic bird. Best wishes, Brian Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 8/6/2023 11:19:00 AM what a beautifully descriptive tribute Anne-Lise, although i do find them to be quite scary with those ebony feathers and beady eyes. hugs Jan Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 8/5/2023 2:53:00 PM Artfully written, and adorned with exquisite imagery. The resplendent obsidian plumage of these creatures possesses an undeniable beauty, yet an air of foreboding forever envelops them. Your eloquent poem serves as a splendid tribute, illuminating their enigmatic essence. Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 8/5/2023 7:00:00 AM A favorite poem of mine and subject of ages. Poe knew well of the Raven wrongly assailed, and some dear people I know in a way are witches who don't know it -- good ones of course, saying devout prayers for divine, supernatural intervention. We often lose sight in titles and rituals. Fail to see God clearly for our own misguided, feeble, prejudiced attempts at defining and knowing Him better, the Bible used as a weapon instead of a book of love and eternal salvation. Excellent poem! Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/4/2023 1:54:00 PM Love the hue description! Nice one! Login to Reply

Frederic Parker Date: 8/4/2023 7:39:00 AM I like your poem it's not as dark as "once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary" Edgar Allan Poe, yours gives the raven a better outlook...good luck, dear poet ' Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 8/4/2023 6:33:00 AM Very nicely penned Anne, Ravens are very intelligent and can talk too Login to Reply

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 8/3/2023 9:18:00 PM A beautiful poem and picture, depicting a fascinating bird. Great writing, Anne-Lise. :) hugs Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 8/3/2023 9:12:00 PM A lovely Free verse poem about the Raven, beautiful birds, intelligent and clever too. Well written Ann-Lise… Belle Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/6/2023 7:18:00 AM - Yes, a wise bird ... many thanks for your visit to my poem, Belle :) - hugs

I Am Anaya Date: 8/3/2023 4:42:00 PM How noble the raven strikes me. Admiral indeed and a muse for many a poet, like you Anne-lise! Outstanding-b0l. xhugs ~Anaya Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/6/2023 7:17:00 AM - Thank you very much, Anaya :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/3/2023 1:53:00 PM A wonderful story/write/picture. I enjoyed reading it. "Good Luck" I have my "R" in and different this time. Hugs... Have a wonderful day............. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/6/2023 7:16:00 AM - Thank you for your words and wishes, Paula :) - hugs

Lin Lane Date: 8/3/2023 1:50:00 PM Their iridescent ebony feathers are beautiful, but they always seem so ominous to me. You’ve scribed a fine testament to highlight them. Login to Reply Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/6/2023 7:16:00 AM - Many thanks for your comment ... a pleasure as always, Lin :) - hugs