Fly Raven Fly

may this be my masterpiece misinterpreted by the masses.

 

Fly raven fly

Above the clouds of misperception

That reigns over the misguided.

Never change your color

In order to change the world’s

Interpretation of your intent

With Poe’s heart.

You hide in the dark

Like meaning in a mad poet’s verse,

That don’t make you

The grim reaper stalking a lost soul

In the dead of night.

 

Fly raven fly

Into the harshness of judgmental light

So your shadow can reveal

The grace of your wings

Not seen in the darkness of the weak minded.

Shall your piercing eyes

Forever be the guide

For the mentally blind.

 

Fly raven fly

For nevermore shall you be grounded

By the weight of misinterpreted quotes

From faithless spirits.

May your mysterious strength

Be the inner peace that protects

The headstones of the brokenhearted.

 

Fly raven fly

So I can continue to believe

That your heartbeat

Is as free as mine.

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful poem for the Raven. I like the tone and the energy of the words.
"May your mysterious strength
Be the inner peace that protects
The headstones of the brokenhearted."
The above lines were my favorite. No weakness in the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much sir. I believe in the ravens flight.

[Kleio13]

"Never change your color
In order to change the world’s". I enjoy reading your philosophy in your works. Fascinating and verisimilitude at its best.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Wow thank you so very much.

[Kleio13]

Your welcome :)

[Frieda P]

Wow Dale, by jove I've think you've got it! This is certainly a powerful masterpiece, you've outdone yourself my friend. Excellent!

100 raven heartbeats

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you moonbeam, I admit I was proud of this poem so it makes me happy to see such positive reactions like yours.

[Frieda P]

Ahh doesn't that feel good when you actually like one of your own? ;) I loved it sir, be proud.

[Pryde Foltz]

Not seen in the darkness of the weak minded.
Shall your piercing eyes
Forever be the guide
For the mentally blind.

Really wonderful verse work on this piece, rock and roll. Some fantastic turns of phrase.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your positive feedback.

[DIVYA]

This is so powerful Dale. And a masterpiece surely. How deceptive can appearances be. And how faulty the human prejudice and perception. Not to speak of the grace, strenth and wisdom that sometimes lies below a seemingly unattractive face. It reminded me of that line in the Bible about the stone that was rejected only to become the foundation.

Thank you for this beautiful work of art.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Wow that is a humbling comparison, you honor me with such divine thoughts.

[DIVYA]

You are most welcome Dale. It's always a great pleasure to read you.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

mmm...now that is speaking my love language.. beautiful words of freedom and flying free from the confinements of misinterpretation... so many gorgeous images. I am infatuated with this piece....

"Fly raven fly
Into the harshness of judgmental light
So your shadow can reveal
The grace of your wings
Not seen in the darkness of the weak minded.
Shall your piercing eyes
Forever be the guide
For the mentally blind."

guide on obsidian feathered friend my spirit will follow...deeply touching work...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

WOW knowing you are a fan of Poe your reaction is beautifully touching. So glad you enjoyed it.

[Marie]

Well, it's certainly time somebody said something nice about ravens. Poe gave them a bad rep.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well I don't think he gave them a bad rap, I think people misunderstood his thinking.
Thank you for the input.

[An owl on the moon]

I just finished another reading of The Raven and your words give deep, dark wings to the shadowed voices there... A powerful mingling of magic and metaphor...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you kindly sir, I have a different view of tha poem that goes beyond the popular interpretation.

[Blue]

Beautiful, Dale! I like the wisdom embedded in this poem. A courageous soul who has finally decided to be free. I would like to give a more intelligent review but I don't have much time. But this one is going to be shelved in my library. :3

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

I am glad you like it, And honored it is going into your library.

[Renée]

Fly… raven… above all those who condemn you, to what, they perceive you to be…..just a first thought
Powerful, mysterious, I shall read it again !

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

And a great thought it is, thank you for reading and commenting :) Always appreciate your feedback.