Geoffrey Brewer Poet Rhyme

Amid the Jagged Shadows

THE RAVENS

“Amid the jagged shadows of mossy leafless boughs;”
A raven convocation croaks harsh judgement on our sin
No matter exculpation and our deeds it disavows
Their conscience incarnation claws the viscera within

Til confession and contrition bring the soul’s dark night to day
In bright winter morning sun the boughs stand clear and free of shade
Those black crows gather now in jaunty comic antic hay
On the grass our feet may tread freed from the prison that we made


26 November 2019

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Joseph P. DiMino November 27, 2019 at 9:50 AM Great writing my friend! For sure our world is the reflection of our souls. The ravens know. And no exterior measure will cure permanently anything until we positively treat the source. Love this work! Joe. Geoffrey Brewer November 28, 2019 at 12:36 AM Thanks for your perceptive comments, Joe. I see we have a similar view of the crow family and their metaphoric image. Best wishes.

Na Na November 26, 2019 at 1:46 AM Well done Geoffrey. Best of luck in the contest and thanks for sharing Geoffrey Brewer November 26, 2019 at 12:21 PM Many thanks, Gregory