Raven Compression

"Alas", I sighed.
There, before my eyes, 
a shiny bird did bide.
A raven's appetite,
with patience, and time, 
is satisfied.
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Goldsmith Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Raven Compression" write. Guess he had to eat. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win...............
Dietrich Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Hey hey hey. Way to go with your winning poem. Congrats
Crandall Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Yee-ha! I see you had a winning poem on this one too - congratulations!
Rodgers Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Hi David, You’ve managed to distill an incredible amount of atmosphere into just a few lines, that "Alas" sets the stage perfectly for the raven's arrival. The idea of patience being "satisfied" by time is a really striking thought. It’s a wonderful example of how much power a few well-chosen words can hold. Blessings. Daniel
Crandall Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Hi Daniel, thanks!
Dietrich Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Ohhh so cool how you did this. I am definitely trying this contest out
Crandall Avatar
March 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Thanks, Andrea!
Wolf Avatar
March 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
I guess that I can guess 'Part 2,' eh?
Crandall Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Yup, I get the feeling this doesn't bode well!
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