The Raven Returned

Cherry

By marandina

Fri, 17 Jun 2022
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An homage to my favourite poem “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe

 

Audio version at https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685/the-raven-returned-mp3

 

The Raven Returned

Rain danced naked, moon-lit windows,

torrents of water streaking down panes,

thunder boomed like a bass drum,

lightening-fired skies, phosphorus kindling.

As I stared into my crystal tumbler,

cut-glass embalmed with amber,

a noise, a rapping, a tap-tap-tapping

could be heard in the desolate ether.

In the corner and above the door,

silent silhouettes, a raven whispering,

my lament was true for my Lenore, 

as the bird spoke, spoke once more.

I saw a graveyard shrouded in mist,

moss-covered epitaph etched in tears,

bygone times now mordant memories,

age-old pictures painted; sepia tones.

Black eyes piercing, feathers of ebony,

staring into my angst-ridden soul,

spells and conjurations, roaming spirits,

ancient ghosts, love now long past.

 

Image free to use at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tenniel-TheRaven.jpg

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raven

Certificate PG
Poem
Miscellaneous Poems
Fantasy

Comments

Submitted by celticman on

ancient conjurations with that necessay hint of menace and malice. 

 

Submitted by marandina on

Ah thanks for reading it, CM. It's a homage to a poem I adore. It's hard to do it any kind of justice. I can but try. Paul 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I had never read the poem of Poe's and have just had a quick look. I found the rhyming scheme fascinating and probably lifting the content a bit, and in the content that strange mixture of wanting to leave and smile again, wanting to remember and wanting to dwell on sadness. That seems to suit your intorduction to his poem too, and your description of the weather sets the mood for his thoughts. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for reading, Rhiannon. Poe's poem is a lengthy affair and has been parodied many times. Most people probably know it from a Halloween episode of "The Simpsons". I think I read you are off on holiday shortly and will be offline? Have a wonderful time! Paul 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. Yes, we have 'old-fasioned' mobles, but not smarphones. Will try to catch up with site reading afterwards! May get some nature verse composed! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I hope you have a lovely holiday, too! And look forward to reading your nature poems :0)

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks very much for the cherries, ABC Eds. Genuinely appreciated. Paul 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

you certainly have his chanting rhythm!

I particularly liked :

As I stared into my crystal tumbler,

cut-glass embalmed with amber,

 

had not thought of liquid as being like that for glasses, great image :0) 

 

Submitted by marandina on

Ach..one of those ghost comment things. Erm...well...thanks for reading, everyone! 

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for reading it, Di. I was trying to mimick the rhythm of Poe's classic poem. Nice to know that came over. Paul :) 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Wonderfully atmospheric - thank you. And I also hope you have a lovely holiday Rhiannon!

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thank you. I think we are all bit jealous of Rhiannon going on holiday. Well I am, anyway! 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul, loved this poem, full of drama and haunting discovery. I think Po would be very grateful to think he inspired this poem. You've really captured his essence.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

Ah thanks for reading it, Jenny. Poe's poem is a long one and iconic. I wanted to pay homage as he is one of my favourite writers. If I caught the essence then that makes me happy. Paul :)