Raven's Shadow

Raven’s Shadow



                                   Staring beady eyed
                              Collecting for winters nest 
                                   Natures unique post


                                    Silky shiny black
                               Dawn-to-dusk itinerant
                                 Multitasked creature


                               Suave wings casted wide
                             Full shadow imprint on moon
                                    Solo transporter


                                     Beak fluid sounds
                            Winter snow cloaked by congress
                                   Envy your freedom




                                                                     © Shane Cogan 2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Deschler Avatar
September 30, 2013 at 4:06 PM
I loved this poem, Shane! I too, envy the freedom that all animals have. This brought to mind one of my favorite poems, "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. Amazing imagery in this poem, as well! Great work!...Thank you for the kind comments!
Cogan Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Sorry for late reply, Kelly. Thank you. I agree, the Raven is a magical creature!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Excellent word use and imagery in this splendid HAIKU series... well done, my friend! Best wishes, Keith
Cogan Avatar
September 18, 2013 at 7:50 AM
Many thanks, Keith for your good feedback. Always welcome. Shane
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2013 at 10:10 AM
This had some cool lines in it. I especially enjoyed the alliteration of cloaked by congress. That was an awesome image in the last one!
Cogan Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 1:08 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Indeed I had to think a bit for the last part. Glad to see you got the image.
A   Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 7:39 PM
Beautiful Shane, I like the way you write haiku. the last one is my favorite. I envy the freedom of this flight too. Ravens, are very exquisite birds... love~ LINDA
Cogan Avatar
May 9, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Thanks, Linda. Ravens are very mystical creatures and deserve to be noted. Glad you like my haikus :)
Kendrick Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 6:26 AM
Very unique and creative work that you have penned..I feel that this one is actually a political work..Sara
Cogan Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Thanks, Sara. Actually this one is not political at all (just nature). But I can see how it could be viewed that way...
Andresen Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 2:42 AM
- A lovely haiku, Shane. - Thanks for reading my Haiku. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Cogan Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 2:50 AM
Thanks, Anne Lise :)
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