The Raven's Path

The Raven's Path

A Poem by Tania Leigh

 

As I close my weary eyes I see a raven in the dead oak tree

 that marks the end of this fateful path -- and my life –

 but I manage a laugh, for as its cold

 black eyes watch over me in

 grotesque anticipation of

 my very last breath,  it

is I who will win in

 the end, you see;

it is I who chose

 not the path on the left.

 Death was right and Life was left.

© 2008 Tania Leigh


Author's Note

Tania Leigh
This poem was inspired by the accompanying photo and E.A.P.

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Haunting to say the least. Your rhymes are always so flowing and hit every beat as if guided by some unseen force. Your imagination knows no bounds. The last line was perfect for the poem. Great write.

Brette

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Wow! Beautiful!!!

Posted 16 Years Ago


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reminded me of "the crow"...

the crossings of two souls, a mortal between paths where raven leads death... you choose your own...

your words follow through, nice image and presentation!! KUDOS!

Posted 16 Years Ago


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Whoa you just sent chill down my spine... Sometimes the paths we do take require great risk... fail or succeed we win just by trying.

Posted 16 Years Ago


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A chilling, and skillful use of Macabre.^^

good write^^

-Dream

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Another great piece. Looking forward to more.

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Great write. You reminded me of how much I have missed reading your work, but I am back after the move and look forward to reading more.

~Stephen

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Folk superstitions often combine the black bird and death. I saw a really great episode of the Twilight Zone once that told it in a new and interesting light. I really enjoyed this.

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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well imagined thoughts of anticipating moments of death.. n the deliemma of accepting truth.

pal

Posted 16 Years Ago


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This one is a true spine tingler. And the choice to die is one we have all pondered over greatly... Haunting really!

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4/7/08 When my "Phobia" contest is completed April 18th, and winners have been chosen and notified, I'll be leaving the cafe indefinitely to focus on my family, as well as my first book and website. .. more..

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