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Lady Raven
April 16, 2012
O Lady Raven,
Your feathered body,
Sleek and shined,
In the glorious sun.
You watch from your post
The world beneath,
With eyes so keen
Like an eagle’s,
Watching his prey.
Your wisdom surpasses
All of the others’,
O Athena of birds.
You spread those
Magnificent wings of ebony,
And glide with the wind,
Your image,
A piece of night
In the blue sky.
Your call,
A battle cry.
Ready to fight
For your home, your family,
Your pride.
O daughter of Night,
How I respect you,
Your beauty, wisdom and majesty.
Fly, o goddess, to your throne,
And watch over your domain.
This is your land,
And we live with you.
© Chyi-Dean S., North Tustin, CA
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LexusMarie PLATINUM said...
on May. 15 2013 at 7:22 pm
Hey there, oudeis! I read your description and hello, you ARE a great writer. You tried hard and put a lot of thought into this and not for nothing, this is spectacular. I tend to keep away from non-rhyming poems, which is probably because I am jealous of the fact that I can only write poems that rhyme otherwise they aren't so good, but the point is I love this. I love the title! Something about the picture you chose just makes this poem darker. It's wicked! I love the 'O's' in here.. I'd like to include them in my poems eventually. I love your word choices, they all were such smart choices, they seem to fit in here so perfectly. Ravens are interesting symbols aren't they? Mystery, magic, omens being good and/or bad. Yeah, I really like the metaphors and symbols in here. The concept is good. I love this! Great job! I look forward to reading your future writings.
silentpeacock BRONZE said...
on Apr. 27 2012 at 7:58 pm
:) the movie is creepy- i watched the trailer
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 27 2012 at 5:01 pm
Oh I know, I too meant the actual animal.
silentpeacock BRONZE said...
on Apr. 27 2012 at 4:39 pm
whoops! i dont love The Raven, as in Edgar Allen Poe or the movie, but as in the actual bird
silentpeacock BRONZE said...
on Apr. 27 2012 at 4:38 pm
love it, love it, love it, love it. I also love the raven. and the part "a piece of night in the blue sky" i love the night
beautifulspirit PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 24 2012 at 10:58 am
Loved the way you described the raven---a different perspective instead of associating the raven with death or despair.
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