Message From the Raven

Oh Raven, Raven where were thee,
Flying high? On the ground? In a fruit filled tree?
I'd hoped and hoped that you'd appear
to give me proof that you were safe, you were near.

Then all of a sudden there you were
so robust, fit of feather, Raven black for sure.
I had prayed so hard you'd show yourself
and finally this sight of you made my heart melt.

But in an instant you were gone again
up into the sky and into the wind,
Then you circled back when I cried "please don't go"
as if you had something to let me know.

Over my head you gracefully flew
returning and cawing and I instantly knew
when you settled into the top of a nearby tree
that you had a message to deliver to me:

That you can glide and soar and catch any breeze,
that you're not gone....you're happy, flourishing and oh so free,
That you were here to renew and etch into my memory
a reminder that our special love will last for all eternity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Makama Avatar
June 30, 2017 at 10:11 AM
This is wonderful. I love your thoughts and apt creativity. Welcome to poetry soup.
Miller Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 4:49 PM
Thank you. I appreciate your nice comment.
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2017 at 8:43 PM
very nice how you did this, Marsha. Just 'being in the moment" with the message of the raven! Congrats for your win.
Canerdy Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Very lovely, Marsha. Congrats on your win! Janice
Nusker Avatar
June 19, 2017 at 1:51 AM
Quite a wonderful poem, Marsha. Congrats on your win.
Elton Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 11:42 PM
I absolutely love your writing. Very meaningful.
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June 15, 2017 at 12:03 PM
Lovely piece!
Miller Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Thank you very much.
White Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 5:03 AM
Marsha, your Rhyme is about a bird that is a favourite of mine also. It is so free, and brings you an important message. Welcome to PoetrySoup :)
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