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Written 8 March 2026 for Express Through Compression Poetry Contest by Nette Onclaud

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Raven Compression


Hiding from rain
Lies a slick raven
That old wisdom retains
Loves shades of loneliness
Traps all stirs of sounds
Bears mounts of pains
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Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 11:16 AM
I too like the raven. Good approach to it here. Congrats
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Hello Guptar, It is sad when a Raven attacks aa huge bear. I send you the light. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Hello Guptar, Now I understand why the raven is this way. blessing of the sun to you my friend. /Darlene/
Guptar Avatar
March 11, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Thank you friend for your oobservation. That is why ravens are dubbed as being slick and retaining the wisdom of ages. Wishing you the blessing of sunshine in life.
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