Precious Gems: An Anthology
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Raven Sojourn"A Rhyming Collection of Treasured Works
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Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello alpacalady,what amazing rhyme good vision of ravens and crows. May I ask where you find out that either of these birds are messengers for the devil.?
I never knew of such a myth.
Looks like we have another Edgar Allen Poe
excellent poem
Gert
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Hello alpacalady,what amazing rhyme good vision of ravens and crows. May I ask where you find out that either of these birds are messengers for the devil.?
I never knew of such a myth.
Looks like we have another Edgar Allen Poe
excellent poem
Gert
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Actually Gert, they aren't messengers of the devil! this poem was done on the basis of how they look, rather than what myth actually says about them. I did mention this in my notes I think, as I didn't want people to think I was giving the raven bad press, so to speak. From what I know, their purpose is to appear to those who are about to face major change in their lives. Beyond that, I'm not sure! While I think they're the most stunning looking birds, next to the Eagle, I still did my poem on the basis (as said above) of how they appear. But on that, apparently in Britain they are known as messengers of the devil (remembered this from a previous review), so I guess it depends on what country you live in!
Anyway, off the topic of the raving above, I thank you very much for your review and comments. And by the way, it's great to see you again! Have missed you round here - hope all is well! Will talk again soon my friend xoxoxoxo
Comment from malachi1206
Good write about evil looking birds interesting background they are reported harbingers of doom and it was the raven in Edgar Allen poe's poetry that played a major part excellent write malachi1206
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Good write about evil looking birds interesting background they are reported harbingers of doom and it was the raven in Edgar Allen poe's poetry that played a major part excellent write malachi1206
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Thank you so much malachi! I'm glad you liked this one xoxoxoxoo
Comment from mmichelle97219
Crows are different birds and although look similar to ravens they have orang beaks. You know there is a myth that murders of ravens and swallows are meant to carry souls back and forth between world.
I thought this was a very good poem. I can find nothing to throw tomatoes at here.
Michelle
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Crows are different birds and although look similar to ravens they have orang beaks. You know there is a myth that murders of ravens and swallows are meant to carry souls back and forth between world.
I thought this was a very good poem. I can find nothing to throw tomatoes at here.
Michelle
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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I am glad you told me this! I checked thru the web to see if there was some "difference" mentioned between crows and ravens, but couldn't find one. I'm glad yo liked this review, and by th eway, if you HAD thrown tomatoes, would they have been fresh or mouldy??
Again, thanks for a great review my friend xoxoxxo
Comment from Robbin
Although the raven does not really bring messages from the devil, I agree that their apperance is dark and so does a lot of movies. I think this is a very good descriptive poem that flowed well. Portrayed a dark and mysterious creature very well. Excellent Robbin
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Although the raven does not really bring messages from the devil, I agree that their apperance is dark and so does a lot of movies. I think this is a very good descriptive poem that flowed well. Portrayed a dark and mysterious creature very well. Excellent Robbin
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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thank you so much Robbin. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I didn't really want to give ravens "bad press" as such, but their appearance does lend itself to evil...
Thank you for a great review! xoxoxoxo
Comment from EllieKaye
Shortly after my mother died, a raven made eye contact with me as I drove on the freeway. He and I met with our eyes as he came within inches of my windshield. Then, whoosh! He was off. It made me duck as I drove- scary. Then, a week or so later, I was driving home, in mourning, crying. A crow or raven dropped dead in front of my car- a few feet ahead of me. People told me they were messages, but I have no idea. It was weird though. I like them too- eerie or majestic, they are lovely creatures.
Your poem is beautiful. I am in awe of the way you use words to draw an image. I especially love the line- My heart awaits; it will rejoice
In plaintive tune, with soulful voice
Nice job.
Ellie
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Shortly after my mother died, a raven made eye contact with me as I drove on the freeway. He and I met with our eyes as he came within inches of my windshield. Then, whoosh! He was off. It made me duck as I drove- scary. Then, a week or so later, I was driving home, in mourning, crying. A crow or raven dropped dead in front of my car- a few feet ahead of me. People told me they were messages, but I have no idea. It was weird though. I like them too- eerie or majestic, they are lovely creatures.
Your poem is beautiful. I am in awe of the way you use words to draw an image. I especially love the line- My heart awaits; it will rejoice
In plaintive tune, with soulful voice
Nice job.
Ellie
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Well thanks for your awesome review Ellie. I am sorry to hear about your mother. But isn't it strange that the raven came when you were in mourning? Goodness, that is an eerie tale.
Again, thank you for a wonderful review. And I'm glad you like these stunning birds. They truly are awesome! xoxoxxozxo
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Yes, I agree. : ) Thanks.
Comment from earthlybeing
I love the poem. Well done. It flows well and is a wonderful read. The morning we found out that my MIL was going to be leaving us soon there was a crow on the top of a pole near her little apartment. As I came out of the house to go to the hospital he looked at me and have his lonesome caws. I knew before I got there the news would be bad. Thanks for the great poem about this messenger. Jeanette
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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I love the poem. Well done. It flows well and is a wonderful read. The morning we found out that my MIL was going to be leaving us soon there was a crow on the top of a pole near her little apartment. As I came out of the house to go to the hospital he looked at me and have his lonesome caws. I knew before I got there the news would be bad. Thanks for the great poem about this messenger. Jeanette
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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A sad story Jeanette. But maybe the Raven was trying to tell you that all would be well - had your MIL been suffering? Maybe that's what he was trying to tell you. Who knows? They do engender fear and all things bad with their appearance don't they?
Thank you again for a lovely review. And I hope your little one is doing fine...xoxoxoxoxo
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Yes she had been sick for a while. I just knew he was telling me it was her tim,e to go home and we would see her one day. Thanks, Jeanette
Comment from RJ
Your desciptive words work very well as your poem flows from beginning to end. The rhymes are well done. I would not change anything here.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Your desciptive words work very well as your poem flows from beginning to end. The rhymes are well done. I would not change anything here.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Thank you very much RJ for your comments and generous rating. I'm glad you liked this one! xoxoxoxxo
Comment from Chris Edwards
Hi Alpacalady, I read this and thought there was no need to apologize for portraying the crow in this way..here in England we all see them as the Devils messenger..majestic as they may be ( you couldn't imagine the devil sending his messages through a budgie or a penguine could you??.) Anyway a really good poem with a great flow and rhyming scheme.
Best wishes,
Chris.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Hi Alpacalady, I read this and thought there was no need to apologize for portraying the crow in this way..here in England we all see them as the Devils messenger..majestic as they may be ( you couldn't imagine the devil sending his messages through a budgie or a penguine could you??.) Anyway a really good poem with a great flow and rhyming scheme.
Best wishes,
Chris.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Thank you Chris! And no, I couldn't imagine the Devil sending a budgie, penguine or pidgeon to deliver his messages! I'm glad you saw what I was trying to say though, both in poem and notes. Again, thank you for a thoughtful and supportive review! xoxoxxoo
Comment from Rajasir
The metaphors which you have used in your poem are very cleverly majestic! How wonderful to say,"O winged Prince of Darkest Hour "
Very emphatic.
Bless you,
Rajasir
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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The metaphors which you have used in your poem are very cleverly majestic! How wonderful to say,"O winged Prince of Darkest Hour "
Very emphatic.
Bless you,
Rajasir
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Bless you too Rajasir! Such lovely comments, and a very generous review to go with them. I thank you very much for taking the time to read this and review it! xoxoxoxo
Comment from poeandhungry
oh, Alpacalady! you never cease to amaze me. How could i not fall in love with a poem about a Raven!!?? very cool imagery and such a musical tone as well. very nice rhyming scheme and well chosen words. keep up the great work! - poeandhungry. ?Intelligence. Status. Wealth. Perception.
All of these things are subjective. The most
important person in the world will always be
the garbage man.?
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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oh, Alpacalady! you never cease to amaze me. How could i not fall in love with a poem about a Raven!!?? very cool imagery and such a musical tone as well. very nice rhyming scheme and well chosen words. keep up the great work! - poeandhungry. ?Intelligence. Status. Wealth. Perception.
All of these things are subjective. The most
important person in the world will always be
the garbage man.?
Comment Written 16-Jun-2008
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2008
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Well, thank you very much poeand hungry! I confess to liking some of Poe's work, not that I've read much, but I bought a book of his years ago which had a host of short stories, and I enjoyed every dark and macabre tale in it! So it appears I have a very well developed dark side like he did! I'm glad you liked this poem, and again, thank you for a wonderful review! xoxoxoxo
