The Raven

On a barren mountain top,
boulders gray and strewn with rocks,
thermal winds that rose and dropped,
sat the Raven, head half-cocked.

The Raven watched the butterfly
as it softly fluttered by,
he heard the gulf wind's gentle sigh,
as soothing as a lullaby.

He fluffed his feathers, began to preen,
so black, they're blue, his feathers gleamed,
high above the great ravine,
he stoically surveyed the scene.

The Raven cherished shiny things,
like Reynolds Wrap and Christmas string,
one time, he found a tiny ring,
another time, a ballpoint's spring.

Sunset found him in his nest,
among the treasures he loved best,
head tucked into his feathered breast,
content, he took his final breath.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 12/9/2009 12:56:00 PM
Beautiful write . at this time of season perfect. Blessings
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Date: 9/25/2009 12:42:00 PM
Great poem Danielle. Thank you for your comment on mine. I look forward to reading more of your poems. Lelah
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Date: 8/10/2009 1:12:00 AM
Wow Danielle. If that isn't a great statement about the importance of not littering, I don't know what is. This is an amazing write in intent and in content. You need to send this one off to some wildlife protection agency. This is a wonderful poem. I think it could make a difference... Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 8/4/2009 10:38:00 AM
Sad and beautiful at the same time. Splendid write. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/4/2009 7:08:00 AM
Hi Danielle I got a real kick out of reading this! I love your rhythem and rhyme, it makes this such a fun read. Here in Alaska those Ravens are all around us. They're such a strong witty intelligent bird. Very facinating to watch. Natives believe they are a messenger between two worlds. Take care hun and good luck with MRI. Sending good thought your way. Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 8/4/2009 4:36:00 AM
Danielle, delightful Rhyme to the Raven, written so beautifully>>James
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