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The Raven's Lover

The branches are clean and bare Some find them creepy and cold They do not understand what’s fair I dwell among their beauty. She was bold Alone among her clan. Some find them creepy and cold And when she accepted my love as a man They heard my state and shunned her Alone among her clan. I brought her home, gave her gifts of fur I showed her what I am They heard my state and shunned her I asked her to take me back to her world No such yardbird e’re there could belong I showed her what I am My house is now empty of song The branches are clean and bare No such yardbird e’re there could belong They do not understand what’s fair

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Robert Pettit

Date: 12/14/2011 8:01:00 PM

I find it interesting. I had to look up "terzanelle" before reading this. I see you have fulfilled its requirements very well.

Grace Williams
Date: 12/14/2011 8:32:00 PM

Thank you again. I am glad that I am reminding people of a uncommon genre of poetry. Just so you know, I am going to be spending a week working on each of these genres later this year, so don't worry, I will be puting a bit more of my own style once I am more comfortable with the form,

Christopher Bunton

Date: 12/13/2011 5:41:00 PM

I like this.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/13/2011 5:33:00 PM

yes a complex and interesting form, fun to try! light & love