The Raven and The Crow

Do you know the difference

between the Raven and the Crow?

A blackbird will stay with you

And the other one will go

One of them will peck and play

And the other one will fly away

One bird has his foot in today

And the other one in tomorrow

Just as one bird symbolizes sorrow

The other bird will beg and borrow

And both of them will twist and turn

Mimicking what you might say

Flocks of them look like a churn

And the winds give them sway

One bird will spread his wings to show

And the other one a muse of Poe

Do you know the difference

Between the Raven and the Crow

 

Do you know the difference between

The blackbird and his cousin Crow?

One sooty winged bird remains unseen

His cousin roosting in the shadows

One will say, “oh yes, of course I do!”

And the other says he doesn’t know

One of them has a cockney accent

His cousin’s muted repertoire, no accident

Cousin Crow warns away by imitation

But the Raven is lost in poetic recitations

Mr. Crow’s a harbinger of disaster

Seeking out corn fields and the like

Brother Raven represents the ever after

Presiding nobly above the doorway spike

 

Do you know the difference

Between the Raven and the Crow?

The Crow unlike his cousin Raven

Seeks out this ever-earthly haven

Squarely in today he lives

Without much thought he gives

For his days are clearly numbered

All his tomorrows set asunder

Whilst his brother Raven thrives

Spreading his wings into the skies

Lives to soar among the clouds

While cousin Crow rests in a shroud

 

Do you know the difference

Between The Raven and the Crow?

One of them is black and sleek

And the other has a pointy beak

One of them is a bit reclusive

His cousin is more social conducive

And whilst their mystery is inconclusive

Their qualities remain beyond elusive

And while the reputation of ravens

Is reported to be merely unkind

The disposition of crows is clearly craven

With murder on their minds

So, do you know the answer to the riddle?

About the Raven and his cousin Crow

Most people fall in the middle

And even more say they do not know

The solution is rather simple

And logic here we shall implore

Whilst cousin Crow said nothing-----

Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore!”

Reviews

[Michael G. Smith]

This was a fun ride especially because these two birds fascinate me. You used a great many interesting rhymes not the simple ones most people abuse.

[Autumn Dawn Ridge]

Thanks, friend.

[maria a frey]

Great poem! Love the Poe reference within. The raven is one of my favorite pieces from him. You have a great talent. Rhyming not always necessary, it's the feeling and exspression of your words. Look forward to reading the rest of your work.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Absolutetly an amazing and thought provoking poem… I am a big Poe fan and actually have a different belief of what The Raven is about compared to the mass interpretation… back to your poem Love it!!

[Revolutionary]

To love Poe. I so know the feeling of respect.great play on a chilling write.love it

[Briana O'Connor]

I like the whimsical expression in this piece. It has a depth within it while still remaining light hearted and fun. One thing that was a bit off was the rhyming, but I still enjoyed the read. Thank you for sharing.

[Wórdsmíth]

Here a beautiful composition of lyrics i`ve found in your words. You write very well... i`m sure, you`d have devoted your much time into .. this piece to make it all complete. Well pen`d!