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THIS POEM IS ABSTRACT AND WILL NOT BE EVERYBODY'S CUP OF TEA. IT IS A CHANGE OF PACE FOR ME.  IF YOU STUDY THE PHOTOGRAPH THE WHOLE POEM IS DERIVED FROM IT.

 

The Raven Black Ravens

it was ill thought, my idea spoken that sat in the trees that branched out unlit. i tried to keep it quiet,  when the finger on your lip  screamed out to me to shush  but the lit bodies in your multi toned hair never warned the raven black ravens, not to tell. the ones that took flight against a wallpapered sky  into a fully rounded moon. they squawked it to the clouds who warned the wind,  that blew it to the mountains  and they echoed it across the land. that's when the silence broke. but your other hand took the words away and still motionless they wonder what it was they knew.
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Fraser Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 3:15 PM
The image is certainly my cup of tea Maurice. Terrific piece, dark write, just what did the ravens know. Quite a few of my dark poems are about Crows, Ravens & Rooks. They have a spellbounding thrall to them, James :)
Deschler Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 4:09 PM
I enjoyed the unique photo and this interesting write that leaves me with a sense of wonderment. A beautiful piece of art, Maurice!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 12:41 AM
I like this one. I like the photo and the poem. Love and prayers, Gina
Yvonne Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 12:41 PM
thank you Gina. love you.
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