Tahera Mannan Poet Free verse

The Raven Angel

Into the beautiful grey twilight
As I descended from above
That raven dress, those raven hair
Delicate white shoulders held those straps
     My form perfect innocence...
Overlooking the chiselled tombstones
As I gazed..... into the realm of death
In the darkness of the grave
I spied utter peace.......?
No visions, no hopes, no tears
Only the cold tombstone and me
The souls I mean to carry!!!!!!!!
     Flying like those ravens
Huddled in my arms these spirits so sweet
       Thick fog settles down
      As I reach beyond death
     To foretell the Dark Truth
That sad humanity must ultimately feel
     Death comes a calling
    Bringing with her dark beauty
      Chilling and exquisite
     Like an owl’s screech-------
    Or passing wolf’s howl...
In these grey shadows and darkened cavern
I remain still, to hear the sweet sound
Of flowing river which must stop at sea
The ravens crow my silent musings away
I free the souls, the elements rage
As morning breaks over the hills...
By-Tahera Mannan


Contest-Among the Dead
Sponsored by-Constance La France ~The Rambling Poet~

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Carol Sunshine Brown February 24, 2011 at 11:59 AM 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 Tahera. Love, Carol

James Fraser February 19, 2011 at 7:16 AM Many congratulations Tahera on your fine win in Constance's wonderful contest....:)

Kash Poet February 18, 2011 at 11:24 PM Congrats Tahera on your win with this wonderful poem.

Carolyn Devonshire February 18, 2011 at 6:38 AM This was one of my favorites of all the entries, Tahera. So happy to see your poem in the winners' circle. Congratulations on your big win! Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud February 18, 2011 at 5:37 AM my kind of write, tahera.. CONGRATS with higggs..:) nette

Elaine George February 18, 2011 at 12:31 AM Great sotry, Tahera. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie

Robert Pettit February 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM Tahera, congratulations on winning in Constance's contest with this impressive write.

John Freeman February 17, 2011 at 6:18 PM Tahera great job and congratulations on your eighth place win. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta February 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM Congratulations on the eighth place win in the contest of constance, Tahera

Audrey Haick February 17, 2011 at 5:11 PM Congratulations on your very fine win in the contest, Tahera! Well deserving. Always, Annalise

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 17, 2011 at 4:55 PM Congrats Tahera my friend on your wonderful win in Among the Dead contest with this exceptional entry luv.. enjoy another grand victory and sweet success with luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown January 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM I am so happy to feel good enough to be reading poetry today. It was a pleasure to read your excellent write Tahera. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards January 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM Wow....well done Tahera!! This is a difficult contest...and you did a fantastic job!

Constance La France January 14, 2011 at 6:18 AM Thank you for supporting my contest.

Carolyn Devonshire January 14, 2011 at 3:00 AM Your message about the way death eventually calls on all of us is conveyed so profoundly in this free verse style, Tahera. I'm sure Constance will love reading your poem as much as I did. The images are magnificent, but the message is even more powerful. Best wishes in the contest, dear. Love, Carolyn