Ray Dillard Poet Free verse

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 September 16, 2019 at 5:14 AM Could sacrifice unite them?/ Is there an afterlife?/ And listening to the chilling call,/ Raven made her choice./// beautiful poetic expression

Debbie Guzzi February 25, 2011 at 5:07 PM Yes to live and grieve forever...very sad...endlessly sad. Good one Ray. Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown February 24, 2011 at 11:56 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 February 19, 2011 at 7:14 AM Many congratulations Ray on your fine win in Constance's wonderful contest....:)

Kash Poet February 18, 2011 at 11:12 PM this is a wonderful write!Congrats Ray on your win.

Sara Kendrick February 18, 2011 at 7:16 AM Congratulations on your win..Very creative work.Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara

Carolyn Devonshire February 18, 2011 at 6:37 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 February 18, 2011 at 5:37 AM unique and stunning, ray... best CHEERS for the superb win!:) huggs, nette

Elaine George February 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM Great sotry,Ray. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie

Robert Pettit February 17, 2011 at 6:33 PM Quite an impressive piece you have penned here, Ray. Congratulations on winning with this entry in Constance's contest.

John Freeman February 17, 2011 at 6:17 PM Congratulations Ray on your awesome poem's eighth place win. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta February 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM Congratulations onn the eighth place win in the contest of constance, Ray

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 17, 2011 at 4:54 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..

Jimmy Anderson January 27, 2011 at 7:42 PM Very nice poem Ray..good luck in the contest...Jimmy

Poet Destroyer A January 24, 2011 at 7:08 PM A very good entry for the contest, good luck on the contes,..p.d.

Constance La France January 22, 2011 at 7:48 AM Thanks for supporting my contest.

Dr.Ram Mehta January 22, 2011 at 3:47 AM Wonderful interpretation of the theme of the contest, Good luck, Ray