The Raven

The raven, so smart It’s evil in its own right Talks to very dead Flies like the bat, just higher And can read a person’s fear
Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Onclaud Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 1:24 PM
anything about ravens mystifies me, russell... but this one is impressive with symbolical tinges with keen observations...disturbing but beautifully rendered!.. oh so splendid!..:)
Dietrich Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Yes, this is why Poe was so fond of mentioning that bird in his poetry. A good Halloween bird to paint for us, Russell.
Kendrick Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Interesting thoughts about the Raven..I enjoy hearing them communicate with each other...Great Halloween work..Thanks for stopping by.She(M&M) says to the guy,"I thought that you were interested in my brain".He(the guy) says "Is that chocolate too".Sara
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