I could only afford a passing glance
to the raven as it glided,
absorbed in it’s own world in the sky,
but the image remains,
branded on my soul.
Oh to be that bird of prey
and soar high above the earth,
away from knowing, caring -
seeking but food to be satisfied.
What guides this enigma on wings?
It is far beyond the likes of me,
trapped on the ground,
prey to hopes and dreams
scattered on the wind
just out of reach.
The raven in all it’s glory
can never be content;
and when it flies away never to return, who will miss it?
Looking up, I see the heavens,
silent, calm, serene (peaceful).
Oh! To be that raven,
to look at the world we are left with
with eyes that will not cry.
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Author:
Chriswylie (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wrote this poem in January 1993. I spent a lot of time in introspection and doubt over my life, and this was an attempt at reconciling my thoughts with what was going on in the world.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments2
Wow. Great poem. It causes me to flash back to T.H. White's, "The Once and Future King" and the lessons within it on existing as a bird. Being able to oversee, in flight, everything. So many connotations - freedom being prominent among them. Welcome to My Poetic Side. I hope you continue your journey here.
Thanks Eugene! Last year I purposed to get back into writing, as it is very helpful for me as a means of processing anxieties. However, I never gave myself the time for many years now. I am starting this year by posting my older poetry( and surrounding myself with good poetry like yours) to “prime the pump”, as it’s a little rusty at the moment…
Brilliantly written here Chris, the rhythm that you've chosen, is like the beating wings of the raven itself.
If you love this beast, I recommend a trip to the Tower, where the seven that live there, will greet you well.
Bravo and I hope that all is well!
Thank you for your kind words! I do enjoy all of nature, I find them fascinating and it’s amazing how much we can learn from animals. I am doing well, and hope you also find yourself well!
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