When the Three Ravens Fly

By her window she looks 
As the full moon stares
Three ravens in her light
A sign to beware

They continue to circle
Staying out of the full moons light
Why do they pick on this window
What do they see in their sight

She turns her head gently
As three shadows advance
Crashing against the window
Staring eyes in menace trance

Many times they try
To break through the glass
But as the clouds obscure the moon
They recede from their harass

The young girl falls down crying
As her parents rush to her aid
She tells them of the three ravens
In their crashing window crusade

Before the family moved there
Past events they were told
It appears they brushed them off
To join this community fold

For a few years earlier
There was a family of four
When the three ravens flew
They became a family no more




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March 31, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Hello James just like everyone eles . Sounds like a movie . Every time I see a Raven. I get the hibi-jibis...H
Sweetheart Avatar
March 29, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Ravens seem like intimidating birds and are portrayed as such in many movies.. scary overtones throughout your lines James but an awesome read of your creativity ...luv.. "Sweetheart"
Kendrick Avatar
March 29, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Scary...ry...ry..I won't move there..Sara
A   Avatar
March 29, 2010 at 8:23 AM
This should be an opening of a movie . I would not like them ravens to pass me by. You are a good poet just like they say. i will enjoy reading alot more of your poetry. Also thank you for all comments made by you. P.D.
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March 29, 2010 at 5:57 AM
loved reading this poem James.Great,great write-Charma
Dietrich Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Yes, this is a Rod Serling type story for sure. You gotta do a book of these types of stories, james. It was so nice hearing from you tonight. Dont' see enough of you. And I enjoyed your blog comments I read today in various places. Luv, Andrea
Goff Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 8:10 PM
a beautiful tragedy, nice James! soup mail!
Dufresne Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Yes indeed James ... narrated by Rod Serling? :) Cool -Robert
Buys Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Loved reading this, superb ending and very well crafted.A pleasure to read. Regards Heidie
Clark Avatar
March 28, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Intriguing poem James! Enjoyed it very much! Jeralynn
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