Raven

The black bird
in the dead of night
dark wings flying over
the desolate landscape

Haunting song echoing
over the empty valley
a chilling caw
the saddening cry

The bird and shadow together
soaring over the cold, bleak land
ebony cloak of night
covering both them and the world.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM
I am spending my morning reading wonderful poetry and enjoying it so much. I am so impressed with the poems I have read so far this morning. I am happy yours was among them Marie. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors always. Love, Carol
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