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Three Haikus To Honor Our Friend Raven





                                                         Raven of the night
                                                         Soaring high to meet mother moon
                                                         Queen of all that's dark

                                                         She flies in the dusk
                                                         Wings of  darkest ebony
                                                         Eyes shimmering gold

                                                         She caws to her folk
                                                         Your nocturnal goddess reigns
                                                          I will watch all night
                                             
                                                           
                                                          
 


                                                           
— greeneyes, Aug 13, 2009

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Country/Region: Colorado Springs Colorado

Favorite Poets: I love Dr. Suess! He is my favorite, I would love to write for children.

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Geezer

Geezer

16 years 10 months ago

Friend Raven

I liked it but definitely would liked to have had more. It is almost as if those lines wore you out. The one way I would accept it's brevity is, If you switched the first and second verses around in order. ~ Geezer
greeneyes

greeneyes

16 years 10 months ago

thanks

Your comments and suggestions are aways welcome.
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years 10 months ago

hello green eyes

first, I don't think you know this, haiku is about nature and senryu is like a haiku but it is about a person. What you have written are senyru. An easy mistake to make. Were you trying for eight syllables in the second line of the first senryu? These are lovely and do justice to the sweet and talented, Raven. Good job. Always, Cat
Ravenshakti

Ravenshakti

16 years 9 months ago

All Ravens are Magick...

This is enchanting... Don't worry... I am a Solitary Raven... Few people will confuse me with your Raven. You're title does the Bird of Magick, honor. If you're uncomfortable with the confusion; you could add the word: "The" to Raven (...Our Friend The Raven) It's YOUR poem, so have fun with it! Whatever you call it... it's very beautiful. Bright Weavings, Raven (The Lone One; The Solitary Night Raven. Not to be confused with anyone's Title. )
greeneyes

greeneyes

16 years 9 months ago

To tell you the truth

This was to honor you, hope tyhat does not bother you, your poetry just inspires me so much I wanted to honor you.
M

mantiscepter

16 years 9 months ago

simply raven

twas nice, clearly centered an evening venture I enjoyed reading Mantiscepter ps. thanx for your comment on ( DEATH )
greeneyes

greeneyes

16 years 9 months ago

thanks

Thank you! And you are welcome,i love that poem.