Joey

One day while sitting on my deck He stopped by, I was amazed by his blackness And was calmed by his presence. I knew he was special When our eyes met I knew he understood This creature that was I. Our spiritual bond was made that day He will lead me when I die, I see him on the sunny days This Raven in the sky. One day I saw him land Upon my deck of grime, He carried a treasure in his beak Ii knew this was a sign. I call him by a name I chose Thank you "Joey" I whispered, He placed the seashell beside my chair Then flew away to Heaven. Lynn Hanna Barany