The Raven King : Writing

Some peace in the end

Some peace in the end

A Poem by The Raven King


I hate what you've made me. I used to be innocent. I used to be blind and happy. I broke free of my bible bred bookworm youth all my own. But..
Rabbit hole

Rabbit hole

A Poem by The Raven King


We have all been so wrong Happiness comes after the fall The path to heaven leads below not above Love is an ancient God that requires a bl..
Happiness

Happiness

A Poem by The Raven King


we are all born with a sense of happiness a pearlescent greenish lavender on the edge of our eyes somehow evading our rods and cones an after t..
Two Masks

Two Masks

A Poem by The Raven King


I once wore two masks Tragedy and Comedy My Tragedy Mask became worn and faded So I took my comedy mask from its velvet lined case The gol..
All Skulls Smile

All Skulls Smile

A Poem by The Raven King


We are quick smiles quick to come quick to leave We are playing the politician "all is well, all is good" The most considerate of..
Heart Surgeon

Heart Surgeon

A Poem by The Raven King


Getting over you is a delicate matter
Not of this world

Not of this world

A Poem by The Raven King


"Are your arms strong enough tocomfort me Or your lipslush enoughto feed me Are your eyes deep enough to quench me Or your voice enticing ..
cutters lament - a poem of sympathy

cutters lament - a poem of sympathy

A Poem by The Raven King


dedicated to those who have been there and those who have led them away
Miss Black

Miss Black

A Poem by The Raven King


The prickling sting on the back of your neck Is merely an introduction The metallic desert consuming your throat a sample of her seduction Pal..
THE BATHS OF PERSEPHONE

THE BATHS OF PERSEPHONE

A Story by The Raven King


I wrote this as a passionate moment between the olympian god and goddess Hades and Persephone, one of the few successful marriages of greek mythology..