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Raven Made Her Choice

Perched
upon his resting place, Raven made her call
She
planned to join her lover, using powder and a ball
Gazing
at the markers where the predeceased were laid
She
watched her namesake circle, and heard his woeful voice,
Then
mused the circumstances that took her partner’s life.
Could
sacrifice unite them?
Is there an afterlife?
And
listening to the chilling call,
Raven made her choice.

For ~~A Rambling Poet~~ and the contest:  Among The Dead
by Ray Dillard

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Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 9/16/2019 5:14:00 AM

Could sacrifice unite them?/ Is there an afterlife?/ And listening to the chilling call,/ Raven made her choice./// beautiful poetic expression

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/25/2011 5:07:00 PM

Yes to live and grieve forever...very sad...endlessly sad. Good one Ray. Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/24/2011 11:56:00 AM

I had only read a couple of the poems and wanted so badly to enter but...too many things were going on and didn't get to. I knew Constance would have a time selecting her winners. There is a long list of winners here. You should be so proud of your winning poem congratulations Ray. Love, Carol

James Fraser

Date: 2/19/2011 7:14:00 AM

Many congratulations Ray on your fine win in Constance's wonderful contest....:)

Kash Poet

Date: 2/18/2011 11:12:00 PM

this is a wonderful write!Congrats Ray on your win.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/18/2011 7:16:00 AM

Congratulations on your win..Very creative work.Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/18/2011 6:37:00 AM

Just the thought of reuniting in the afterlife provided a positive ending to a sad act of suicide for Raven. I've heard those who take their own lives are forbidden from heaven, but how are we to know? Excellent poem, Ray. Congratulations on your big win! Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/18/2011 5:37:00 AM

unique and stunning, ray... best CHEERS for the superb win!:) huggs, nette

Elaine George

Date: 2/18/2011 12:30:00 AM

Great sotry,Ray. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/17/2011 6:33:00 PM

Quite an impressive piece you have penned here, Ray. Congratulations on winning with this entry in Constance's contest.

John Freeman

Date: 2/17/2011 6:17:00 PM

Congratulations Ray on your awesome poem's eighth place win. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/17/2011 5:38:00 PM

Congratulations onn the eighth place win in the contest of constance, Ray

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/17/2011 4:54:00 PM

Congrats Ray on your wonderful win in Among the Dead contest with this exceptional entry my friend and partner.. enjoy another grand victory with luv..