Ravens

In Greek mythology, ravens are associated with Apollo, the god of prophecy. They are said to be a symbol of good luck, and were the god's messengers in the mortal world.

 

Full moon through my veins

As a cenotaph of my dreams…

So eager to adulate the names

We adopted with graceful ease.

 

Titles, names…has it ever mattered?

Everything must perish eventually

And if the atoms that are scattered

Have to cross the Universe

                       Inevitably

                  Affectionately

Delicately

                                                                                   Indefinitely ….

                                                     So shall it be.

 

 

And under the moonlight’s hiss

Don’t we wander in this praetorian city?

One sure thing we succeeded is

Polish our sufferings till they look pretty.

Author's Note

Praetorian - characteristic similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality

cenotaph (noun) memorial, remembrance

Reviews

[Sapientiam]

I loved the dark atmosphere this poem brings. There is a mystery about this that leaves the reader thinking at the end. I have no other words to describe this. Great job!

[Ana B.]

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