Elaine George Poet Narrative

The Raven's Revenge

There she stands 
With a gun in her hand
Black tresses 
Flowing down
Touching the back
Of a long multi-tiered
Billowing
Ruffled black gown
Surveying her kingdom
There in the mist
The beautiful Princess of death

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The ravens that borrow 
her well-known name
Fly in a blackening sky
Piercing the night
With their screams of fright
Circling  the tomb where he lies

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With one last look - she turns away
Remembering that fateful day
When she found him lying 
In the arms of another 
Sending her into  a rage

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Hell has no fury 
like a women scorned
So all the prophets say
But that single tear
That falls from her eye
Knows she'll love him
Till the day---she dies

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Written by:  Elaine George, Jan 17/11

For:               The contest - Among the Dead
Inspired by:  The Rambling poet and 
                     the picture that stirred my senses.

PLACED 6TH

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Carol Sunshine Brown February 24, 2011 at 11:52 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 Lainie. Love, Carol

James Fraser February 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM Many congratulations Elaine on your fine win in Constance's wonderful contest....:)

Kash Poet February 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM This is a wonderful write from you Elaine.Congrats on your win!

Carolyn Devonshire February 18, 2011 at 6:25 AM Oh, I love your theme of a betrayed woman, Lainie. Marvelous interpretation of the photo. Each one I'm reading is so different. Congratulations on your big win! Love, Carolyn

Tahera Mannan February 17, 2011 at 8:30 PM A touching emotional write. many congratulations.

Joyce Johnson February 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM This picture surely stirred up soem great writing. Congratulations Elaine. Love, Joyce

Robert Pettit February 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM You did it Elaine! Congratulations to you on winning in Constance's contest.

John Freeman February 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM Wonderful job Elaine, and congratulations on your, awesome win. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta February 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM Congratulations on the sixth place win in the contest of Constance, Elaine

Audrey Haick February 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM Congratulations on your very fine win in the contest, "Laine". Expert at work here with perfect imagery. Always, Annalise

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM Congrats Lainie on your wonderful win in Among the Dead with this exceptional entry my friend.. enjoy another sweet success with luv..

Phyllis Babcock January 18, 2011 at 5:19 PM YES, this is what I miss Laine. You are such a story teller and it is nice to see your name back on the soup. Phyl

January 17, 2011 at 7:56 PM Such an enjoyable read. Good luck to you in the contest. Jack B

James Fraser January 17, 2011 at 2:16 PM Koolio capture on the picture for the contest Elaine. You wrote it as you viewed it. It'll be on the podium for sure....:)

Carol Sunshine Brown January 17, 2011 at 12:09 PM ~~Magnificent Lainie~~ Wishing you the best in the contest. I am stopping by today to thank you for your kind comments Lainie. It is always a pleasure to read your wonderful poetry. Love, Carol

Caryl Muzzey January 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM An excelent entry for the contest, Elaine. I enjoyed the read, great write. Caryl

Carrie Richards January 17, 2011 at 8:46 AM Indeed...it stirred quite a wonderful depiction of the somber scene!! Well done!

Poet Destroyer A January 17, 2011 at 7:52 AM I love it Elaine, i agree about the furry like a womens scorn~ we women are from the heart,..p.d.

Constance La France January 17, 2011 at 6:56 AM Thanks for supporting my contest.

Daver Austin January 17, 2011 at 6:41 AM Raven - an ominous name for a woman. Very dramatic write, dear Lainie. Glad to see you are favoring us with some of your fine work. Love, Dave

Sara Kendrick January 17, 2011 at 5:44 AM Good luck in the contest..Reads like a sure winner to me..Your presence at my work lifted my spirits..Sara

Michael J. Falotico January 17, 2011 at 5:02 AM Very good write... excellent poetry...enjoyed your work...Michael