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Nevermore,

Raven

Nevermore Raven

Begone, thou creature hovering o’er my door
Your ebony feathers evoke my anger
My dear Lenore was swept up in your wings
Nevermore to share her love with me




February 19, 2020
For Charles Messina’s “Poe-etic” verse contest

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/20/2020 4:06:00 PM

I see this is a winner. Belated Congrats, Carolyn. it took me a while to find this little gem. I have seen so many of your poems. Wish I knew a good way to know which poems I have NEVER read of yours!

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/6/2020 11:12:00 PM

Well penned, Carolyn. Very poe-ish.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/4/2020 3:05:00 PM

Excellent! Poe’d be proud! Congratulations!

Charles Messina

Date: 3/4/2020 6:00:00 AM

Are you sure you are not related to Poe himself (lol) Such a great write, Carolyn. You have captured Poe's poetry spot on. Love this! Congratulations on your winning poem. Hope you are doing well, dear friend. Hugs Charlie x

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/4/2020 3:01:00 PM

LOL Thank you, Charles. In my first year of college, my speech teacher had me record "The Raven" so other students could enjoy it. I can be somewhat "dramatic." Hugs, Carolyn

John Watt

Date: 3/3/2020 12:11:00 AM

Carolyn, nice use of the raven, Lenore, and the one word we always associate with Poe - nevermore! Congrats on your #1 ~ John

Jenish Somadas

Date: 3/2/2020 9:11:00 PM

Fantastic tone and selection of words..Great win Carolyn..

Sandra Adams

Date: 2/24/2020 8:20:00 PM

powerful Carolyn... the raven symbolizes death so the meaning is there with your vivid imagery...feels very poe like to me... best wishes in the contest, though I think this one will do well... hugs

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/21/2020 4:08:00 PM

I love 'The Raven' - this is so evocative of that melancholy - excellent entry for the contest!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/20/2020 12:28:00 PM

Raven Mad? Well done! Aloha! Rico

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/20/2020 4:25:00 AM

- An excellent crafted poetic verse, dear Carolyn - Best wishes in the contest ... a top winning poem in my eyes :) - Have a wonderful day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/20/2020 2:43:00 AM

Well written Carolyn, I think I'll withdraw my entry after seeing this lol. Good luck Tom

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/19/2020 3:44:00 PM

Foul fowl above my door, get from me I must implore Thou has cursed the name Lenore. Nevermore nevermore I Love it Carolyn:)

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 2/19/2020 3:51:00 PM

And here we have a comment that is better than the poem! Thanks for reading, Daniel, and for the giggles.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/19/2020 3:26:00 PM

I feel the tone of Poe's rhythm in your poem--apt for the theme, Carolyn. He too expressed sorrow for the loss of Lenore. Best for a win my friend.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 2/19/2020 3:39:00 PM

I think "The Raven" was the first poem I ever heard. My sister read it to me when I was about five. I love everything by Poe, but this poem stays in my memories.