The Ravens Wait

Nevermore talking
Ravens perched and wait for me
Nevermore walking
To carry me off to my eternity
Over to the land of the shadow
Across the dark river I go

Sample #5
GIF 2 Your Best Anything Poetry Contest
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3/24/20
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Wolf Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 1:34 PM
And off you went to the winner's circle, Timothy! Congrats on your trophy win in the contest! ~ Evermore!
Mcguire Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 3:58 PM
Thanks Gershon!
May Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 9:20 PM
Nicely written Timothy, Congrats on your win..
Mcguire Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 11:24 PM
Thanks for inspiring me with your photo and contest Joseph
Gauthier Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 8:19 PM
Love this dark piece, Timothy. Lovely rhythm.
Mcguire Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 8:39 PM
Thank you Line, your opinion is important and means a lot to me.
Awtry Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 5:27 PM
love the "nevermore"s. Well done! :)
Mcguire Avatar
October 8, 2019 at 8:40 PM
Thank you for noticing PS! :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 6:30 AM
Ooh, I don't know what the contest is but this piece has captivated me. I like it!
Mcguire Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 11:41 AM
Thank you Maureen, check that contest I'm sure you would do well. You do not write bad poems.
Cunningham Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 4:25 AM
Like it Timothy, hope they have a long wait though. Tom
Mcguire Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 11:42 AM
I agree Tom. :)
Krutsinger Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 2:03 AM
"ravens perched and wait for me" - hilarious, and gives the reader a whole new aspect of the new ravens.
Mcguire Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 2:11 AM
Thank you Caren
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