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03.08.2023

Anne-Lise Andresen
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- Raven -

                                 The raven is not without talent
                             their intelligence is highly developed
                              With beauty in blue-black plumage
                                       or green-black sheen
                                           It flies with skill
                               on steep and high mountain slopes
                                       for everybody to admire

                        The raven symbolizes magic and mysticism
                                    Black birds have always been
                                regarded as companions of witches,
                                             evil and death
                                                   - with understanding eyes
                           the game of chess has long since ended

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Brian Sambourne

August 14, 2023 at 7:10 PM

The raven (for me) always holds echoes to Poe's remarkable poem to this mystical creature. So enjoyable to read your poem which adds to the canon of this iconic bird. Best wishes, Brian

Jan Allison

August 6, 2023 at 11:19 AM

what a beautifully descriptive tribute Anne-Lise, although i do find them to be quite scary with those ebony feathers and beady eyes. hugs Jan

Sotto Poet

August 5, 2023 at 2:53 PM

Artfully written, and adorned with exquisite imagery. The resplendent obsidian plumage of these creatures possesses an undeniable beauty, yet an air of foreboding forever envelops them. Your eloquent poem serves as a splendid tribute, illuminating their enigmatic essence.

Joseph P. DiMino

August 5, 2023 at 7:00 AM

A favorite poem of mine and subject of ages. Poe knew well of the Raven wrongly assailed, and some dear people I know in a way are witches who don't know it -- good ones of course, saying devout prayers for divine, supernatural intervention. We often lose sight in titles and rituals. Fail to see God clearly for our own misguided, feeble, prejudiced attempts at defining and knowing Him better, the Bible used as a weapon instead of a book of love and eternal salvation. Excellent poem!

Kim Rodrigues

August 4, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Love the hue description! Nice one!

Frederic Parker

August 4, 2023 at 7:39 AM

I like your poem it's not as dark as "once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary" Edgar Allan Poe, yours gives the raven a better outlook...good luck, dear poet '

Joseph May

August 4, 2023 at 6:33 AM

Very nicely penned Anne, Ravens are very intelligent and can talk too

Evelyn Judy Buehler

August 3, 2023 at 9:18 PM

A beautiful poem and picture, depicting a fascinating bird. Great writing, Anne-Lise. :) hugs

Beryl Edmonds

August 3, 2023 at 9:12 PM

A lovely Free verse poem about the Raven, beautiful birds, intelligent and clever too. Well written Ann-Lise… Belle

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 6, 2023 at 7:18 AM

- Yes, a wise bird ... many thanks for your visit to my poem, Belle :) - hugs

I Am Anaya

August 3, 2023 at 4:42 PM

How noble the raven strikes me. Admiral indeed and a muse for many a poet, like you Anne-lise! Outstanding-b0l. xhugs ~Anaya

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 6, 2023 at 7:17 AM

- Thank you very much, Anaya :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

August 3, 2023 at 1:53 PM

A wonderful story/write/picture. I enjoyed reading it. "Good Luck" I have my "R" in and different this time. Hugs... Have a wonderful day.............

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 6, 2023 at 7:16 AM

- Thank you for your words and wishes, Paula :) - hugs