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The Dramallach Raven

My head hit the pillow and I was asleep, I fell into a dream that was so deep, standing on the deck of a fighting ship, the vessel did rise, then into gulley did tip. The waves so cruel did rise and fall, and all did work for the good of all, the Dramallach Raven was sailing through, a storm of darkness, the ship held true. Deep in the darkness, the waters did crash, against the ships fore they did mighty smash, yet this mighty vessel was sailing true, it would reach its destination, all the crew knew. Where was this ship bound on this stormy night? The moon shining down, its beacon light, the Dramallach Raven on its way to Hell, I knew this ship and my legs fell. I knelt and I looked to the wheel, my horror I could not conceal, the skeletal captain did doff his hat, let me wake and that be that.

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Pashang Salehi

Date: 8/1/2022 11:34:00 PM

My dear friend Mike...I was out of PS for the longest... It seems that you still have your wonderful imaginations... Pretty nice imagery...Remember, Every great dream begins with a greater dreamer...

Bill Baker

Date: 7/29/2022 2:31:00 PM

I loved your imagery in this dramatic tale. Your descriptions of the sea and the storm were engaging and thorough, Mike. A great last verse, made it and fun read for me. Write On! my friend. Bill

Vladislav Raven
Date: 7/30/2022 2:38:00 PM

Hi Bill, thank you for dropping by and the comment, it is much appreciated. I am so glad you liked the piece. This is taken from part of a dream I have. Luckily, the dreamer does never get to see into Hell. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a wonderful evening. Your friend ..... Mike.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/27/2022 12:45:00 PM

And when you wake you feel quite spooked, an enjoyable verse Mike. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Vladislav Raven
Date: 7/27/2022 5:12:00 PM

Hi Tom, thank you for dropping by and the comment, it is much appreciated. I am so glad you liked the piece. Yes, sometimes one can be spooked by the dreams we have at night. Maybe one day I shall see Hell. Maybe it is better not to, anyway, we have enough Hell in reality, methinks. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend ..... Mike.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/27/2022 9:25:00 AM

sometimes our dreams can feel so real, I call it lucid dreaming, our soul navigates where it wants at night, nicely penned V,

Vladislav Raven
Date: 7/27/2022 4:44:00 PM

Hi Vienna, thank you for dropping by and the comment, it is much appreciated. I am so glad you liked the piece. Yes, dreams can be so real. They can captivate the mind. I always wonder if someday this dream may have a conclusion. Maybe I shall see my version of Hell. Maybe I don't want to see. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/27/2022 7:53:00 AM

Hi Mike, this had had quite a scary ending preceded by such a rich imagination, what a tale and well written poem this is. Good however that dreams, or nightmares do come to an end but they can rattle you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Vladislav Raven
Date: 7/27/2022 4:28:00 PM

Hi Jennifer, thank you for dropping by and the comment, it is much appreciated. I am so glad you liked the piece. Sometimes dreams can be quite scary. Mind you, they can bring forth some good poetry. This dream shall never have an end. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 7/27/2022 1:23:00 AM

I doubt any dream will send you to hell. Still a lively poem so full of information.

Vladislav Raven
Date: 7/27/2022 4:20:00 PM

Hi Victor, thank you for dropping by and the comment, it is much appreciated. I am so glad you liked the piece. I wonder what I would see if the dream went on more? The Raven sinking to the depths of Hell. Maybe it is better that the mind does not show. Have a wonderful evening. Your friend always ..... Mike. XX

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/26/2022 3:40:00 PM

What a fabulous write! So dramatic! Plus a great title!! AND…The skeletal captain! Wow! Terrific. You are so very original! another fave.+++++ Panagiota xxx

Vladislav Raven
Date: 7/27/2022 3:12:00 PM

Hi Panagiota, thank you for dropping by and the comment and the fave, it is much appreciated. I am so glad you liked the piece. The Dramallach Raven, a cursed pirate frigate, spends its eternity ever sailing for Hell. In dreams I never reach the final destination. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX