Tell Me, What Lies You Bring, Raven?
It wasn’t a dark and stormy night
A golden sun was shining
But the color wasn’t right
Too bright, too orange, too blinding
The coarseness of the beast
Not fit to be a craven fowl
His beak open, demanding a feast
Nothing to quench his howl
Not a bird of prey
A large animal, depraved
He does not fly or soar
His voice, a primal roar
He stalks my garden walk
On torn barren legs
No feathers, just tangled dregs
Like a monstrous wild cat
Screaming too loud!
I fall as my heart shivered
My breath stops … message delivered
BowmanAuthor and Writer/Editor 
I am honored, dear dark knight…
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That was wonderful. One message you don’t want delivered.
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So true.
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At least, not yet!
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LOL
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Thanks for stirring my inspiration to know more about Ravens Deb…you have depicted just the negative aspect or am I getting the wrong message?
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It wrote itself, Balroop, as they always do. It’s a 99-word flash fiction challenge, so it tells a story. Yes, a sad one. The story came from the picture, which I chose. My horror story for the day. Yes, Ravens have beautiful aspects, too. I hope I did not offend.
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A interesting depiction of ravens, Deborah. People seem to generally view these birds in a negative light.
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Just today; just for a flash fiction story. I actually find them incredibly beautiful and they fill my backyard some days. When they come to tell me the end is here, I will fly off with them on the white wings of a dove. Blessings, Robbie.
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I actually love ravens. Their majestic in a dark sort of way. Excellent piece, Deborah 😊
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They’re!!! OMGoodness, hope the grammar police don’t find me lol
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This editor will lovingly look the other way. Lol
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Phew!
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Thanks, Dorindo. I wanted to tell a story … in verse.
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Love this. Very eerie 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Your verse brings to life all the mythology and magic into one doomed moment — or perhaps it’s a rebirth. Lovely nonetheless.
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Yes, I so believe in rebirth…
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No gloom is not iconic of a raven nor any omen but is revealed in spirit. An nteresting share compelling the examination darkness vs light. 💕💕💕💕
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