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This poem is dedicated to another great poet Casarah Nance.

Raven Dreams

I flew alone in the white winter night
Cold winds and ice deep within my weary fright
In the night my mind in the darkest of dark
Death was close, close to my lonely heart
The tomb at the ready
Even falling apart
Some would say this is fine art
Or better yet Art at his finest…

Wrapped in winters black roped plaque
All I wanted was to lie down and rest
In peace and upon a widows breast
For then we could know each other
Pains shared, blood expressed
Oh Cassandra 
You are an angel divine
Winters mist and love sublime

Umbrellas to shield us from our earthly fears
Of natures whims and weather so ghastly grim
I turn my head, staring into the past
Your breasts of life make me gaze on back
When I was the raven
Flying noble and high

Now all I see are empty dark skies
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 30, 2016 at 2:02 AM
Coming back to congratulate you on P.o.t.D. :)
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December 28, 2016 at 8:47 PM
Nice poem++++++++++ congrats on being selected+++++++++
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December 28, 2016 at 8:15 PM
Love the cold, winter imagery arthur, "winter's mist and love sublime"...beauty! Congrats on POTD.
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December 28, 2016 at 6:28 PM
Truly beautiful... Congratulations on potd Arthur :)
Pett Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 3:35 PM
Inspirational, congratulations on POTD, well deserved.
Smith Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 1:09 PM
Congratulations Arthur
Callus Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 7:50 AM
Darkness and lonely hearts combine to make this a truly lovely poem; Arthur...the author who signs between the lines (reminding me of Caravaggio signing his name where blood oozed...). ~ Regards // paul
Callus Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 7:51 AM
...just realized....POTD...Congratulations!!!
Smith Avatar
December 28, 2016 at 7:36 AM
There is beauty in the dark, congratulations Arthur for your POTD honor...
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December 28, 2016 at 7:12 AM
- A truly wonderful poem, Arthur - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 28, 2016 at 5:32 AM
Great write....Breasts of life, Arthur. :) Art at his finest! Hugs, dear one. This was a very interesting piece, indeed!
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December 27, 2016 at 7:10 PM
masterfully crafted in dark and light shades, arthur!.. fine piece; huggs
Lindley Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 12:08 PM
You have crafted a truly fine gem here my friend..Every verse a delight to read, anticipating the next! Long ago, when contemplating death, I gazed into that void of -- ""Now all I see are empty dark skies""
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December 27, 2016 at 5:24 PM
Thanks Robert! I am glad you saw past it! so we can all enjoy your writing!
Smith Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 8:54 AM
A great poem Arthur... Fantastic
Vaso Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 5:22 PM
Thanks Tim!
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December 27, 2016 at 7:20 AM
Well thank you my friend, my muse has been ... well... smothered in ash of yesterday... but your write empowers me to reach for my pen and bleed the darkened ink of my soul. I love how you feed the raven in me. hugs
Vaso Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 5:22 PM
Ah but from ashes comes art!
Green Avatar
December 27, 2016 at 6:12 AM
Such a dark and dreary piece though it carries a beauty that touches us deep inside as we read. This is a masterpiece, I enjoyed every line of this poem. Very nicely done.
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December 27, 2016 at 5:21 PM
You are so kind Chris thank you!
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December 27, 2016 at 3:08 AM
A wonderful tribute to Cas - we joined around the same time and its so lovely to see how she has blossomed not only with her poetry but her wonderful photography. Love the lines wit - Art at his finest ... I should say so! :-) hugs Jan xx
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December 27, 2016 at 5:21 PM
I think we all joined around the same time! :) Thanks Jan
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December 27, 2016 at 2:15 AM
Fantastic tribute! This is something I'd like to write so much, I am awed. And I smiled at these two lines: "Some would say this is fine art..//.. Or better yet Art at his finest…"
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December 27, 2016 at 5:20 PM
Yes I couldn't help add a little humor inside a dark write! Thanks Darren
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