Susan Gentry Poet Rhyme

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I Wish I Was

I wish I was a rare White Raven
Not albino... leucistic... odd genetic defect 
born of single pair black common ravens
minimum pigmentation, eye color flecks

White Raven legends as light bringers,
Subjects of discussions and books
Foretelling world's end, playful tricksters
Extremely rare, unforgettable looks

May 6, 2018


"I Wish I Was A..." Contest by Viv Wigley
Fourth Place

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Jan Allison May 7, 2018 at 6:17 PM Dropping back with my congrats Susan:-) hugs Jan xx Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:52 PM Thanks so much, Jan. :)

Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2018 at 5:21 PM Congrats in the contest, Laura Loo. A very distinguished animal to emulate! Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:52 PM Not Laura Loo... Thank you though.

Kim Rodrigues May 7, 2018 at 3:06 PM Loved this! Very interesting! Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:50 PM Thanks, Kim!

Viv Wigley May 7, 2018 at 12:06 PM Congrats, Susan, very informative piece, too. Well done. Viv x Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:50 PM Thanks so much! Am honored to be on list. :)

Janis Medders Tobechi May 7, 2018 at 11:42 AM Great write Susan with very vivid images. Congratulations. Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:49 PM Thank you!

Line Gauthier May 7, 2018 at 11:29 AM Back with congrats on your win, Susan. Well done. Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:48 PM Thank you, Line!

Gershon Wolf May 7, 2018 at 9:46 AM Excellent winner, Susan! The second stanza especially is 'poetry personified.' It 'stopped me in my tracks'...made me think and take stock. Thank you for writing and sharing it! :) gw Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:48 PM Thanks so much! Always appreciate your input.

Michelle Faulkner May 7, 2018 at 8:19 AM Congrats, Susan, for your win with this beautiful write- Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:46 PM Thanks, Michelle!

Alexis Y. May 7, 2018 at 8:19 AM Hi Susan, I'm with Jan, I never heard of a white raven either. We learn something new every day. I enjoyed reading about your"wish". Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-)Alexis Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 9:47 PM Thank you, Alexis. Appreciate your input.

Subimal Sinha-Roy May 7, 2018 at 3:07 AM Congratulations, Susan on your win. Very well done. Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 5:48 AM Why, thank you!

Line Gauthier May 6, 2018 at 9:01 PM A lovely emotive wish. Well done, Susan. Susan Gentry May 7, 2018 at 5:47 AM Thank you, Line.

Jan Allison May 6, 2018 at 6:27 PM oh wow I've never even heard of a white raven, but nature has a way of surprising us:-) hugs jan xx Susan Gentry May 6, 2018 at 6:36 PM Yes... Thanks for reading and commenting. :)