Quit That Tapping

like the raven 
who taps taps upon 
your chamber door
do not fret my Virginia
for it's my shadow
moving across the floor
this is what I'm telling you my darlin
and nothing more

beneath lattice
I still call your name
come to me virginia
come hear the tap tap 
upon your chamber door
for only you my love 
I surrender and never more

wind howls in blanket snows
here I stand so all alone
broken hearted and misconstrued
my Virginia who lies under stars and moon
just a tap tap upon your chambers door
tis I and nothing more

tales of hidas truth
blackbird sings harps cords
just like the tap tap upon your chambers door
my sweet Virgina whom I adore
for there'll be love waiting and nothing more

as I lay right next to you in this tomb
I counted only seven who have even knew
the times of this raven who 
tapped tapped upon your chambers door
twas only I and will be never more


Tribute To Edgar Allen Poe
And His Young Bride Virginia
Also To His Poem The Raven
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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July 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Katherine. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 11:19 AM
This is still one of my favorite poems written by you Katherine. Love, Carol
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October 23, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Wonderful tribute Katherine, beautifully written >> James
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October 22, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Nice tribute...Enjoyed...Marty
Brown Avatar
October 22, 2009 at 4:17 PM
You rocked my world with this write Katherine. One of your best. Going into my favs it is. Hope you entered it in Lainie's contest. Love, Carol
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