Ravens Blood

Rescue my bleeding heart.
Assured I was doomed from the start.
Vultures are waiting for my demise.
Energy wasted so here are my goodbyes.
Nothing but black all around.
Surely no one will hear a sound.
Breathing is deep, I know what I must do.
Look into my soul, how could I be so blue?
Obscene images twirling through my mind.
Obscured visions of happiness are confined.
Darkness comes over me as I join them.

By Cami Hostetler
1-14-11
Among the Dead Contest Entry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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July 3, 2016 at 12:57 AM
CAMI, enjoyed reading your poem, thank you for sharing your thoughts through words. *SKAT*
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February 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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 Cami. Love, Carol
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February 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Wonderful write with a challenging form.Congrats on your win in the contset Cami----kashinath
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February 19, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Many congratulations Cami on your fine win in Constance's wonderful contest....:)
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February 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM
A vivid image of a sad and tragic death, Cami. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
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February 18, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Great story, Cami. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie
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February 17, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Cami, congratulations on your honored place in the contest. Agape, Moses
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February 17, 2011 at 5:53 PM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest of constance, Cami
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February 17, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Nice entry here. Congratulations on winning in Constance's contest with your work.
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February 17, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Congrats Cami on your wonderful win in Among the Dead contest.. enjoy sweet success with luv..
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January 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest.
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