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The Raven

September 4, 2011
By Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. <br /> Henry Drummond

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In a small town
on the edge of nowhere
lives a raven
the color of night
with a white spot
like the moon
on top of his head

He’s a bit lonesome
the cursed one
he’s known as

With his observant and perspective
eye,
He witnesses every happiness
every misery
of the townspeople
and it becomes his own
in a way

He is intelligent and wise
and carries with him
a sense of upliftment
that inspires others

With his talent of bringing people together
he united three girls
and now he has companions
who follow and adore him

And together they began their adventures
And start to see life in a new way

© Allan L., Plano, TX

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This is for my friend raven who isnpired this poem! :)
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SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 23 2013 at 12:18 pm
SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND, Islamabad, Other
75 articles 16 photos 1136 comments

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I&#039;ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. <br /> - Maya Angelou <br /> When i was little/I used to point a chubby finger toward the dark sky/And ask my father/why some stars moved and others didn&rsquo;t/He would laugh and explain that some were airplanes/I still wish on them today ~ Laugh-It-Out<br /> The feathers of a crow are black/The ink of my pen is blacker/The pain of my heart is blackest~ Mckay<br /> If love produced a blossom/I&rsquo;d take it in my palm/What a blessing, the bright color!/How soothing, such a balm!/I&rsquo;d keep a petal for my own/The rest, drop from my hands/For such a flower would multiply/And populate the lands~ thesilentraven<br /> And I began to rival legends/Long entombed before my birth./But for all my much envied fame/The lust for more would not abate./The plaques and prizes with my name/Will, like all things, disintegrate. ~ TheEpic95 now known as Helena_Noel

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Gosh, I do sound insane! LOL.... Please don't mind. 
SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND said...
on Mar. 23 2013 at 12:14 pm
SaphiraBrightscales DIAMOND, Islamabad, Other
75 articles 16 photos 1136 comments

Favorite Quote:
I&#039;ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. <br /> - Maya Angelou <br /> When i was little/I used to point a chubby finger toward the dark sky/And ask my father/why some stars moved and others didn&rsquo;t/He would laugh and explain that some were airplanes/I still wish on them today ~ Laugh-It-Out<br /> The feathers of a crow are black/The ink of my pen is blacker/The pain of my heart is blackest~ Mckay<br /> If love produced a blossom/I&rsquo;d take it in my palm/What a blessing, the bright color!/How soothing, such a balm!/I&rsquo;d keep a petal for my own/The rest, drop from my hands/For such a flower would multiply/And populate the lands~ thesilentraven<br /> And I began to rival legends/Long entombed before my birth./But for all my much envied fame/The lust for more would not abate./The plaques and prizes with my name/Will, like all things, disintegrate. ~ TheEpic95 now known as Helena_Noel

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  WOW, even though I don't know much about him or you yet; this truly made my eyes water..... Firstly the purpose: dedication...And secondly: the story. I'd definitely like to know it in full though, that is of course if you don't mind. Raven is very lucky to have such friends. Are you friends in real life or became friends on Teenink, and the second last part that says he united three girls...How?? Man, I'm so so curious about this whole story. I hope you don't think I'm too cheesy.   I wish I had Raven as a friend. He seems to be the most amazing person.
Shahiro PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 21 2013 at 5:12 pm
Shahiro PLATINUM, Johnston, Iowa
20 articles 2 photos 262 comments

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&quot;Soon we must all choose between what is right and what is easy.&quot; - Dumbledore (Goblet of Fire)

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Nice tribute!!! Raven is quite a lucky and inspirational person!! I LOVEEEEEEEEEE the third stanza!!     ps. Pleaz check out my work! =D
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 25 2012 at 11:44 am
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Nope, I don't.
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Jun. 24 2012 at 2:33 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. <br /> Henry Drummond

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I have a question. Do you have twitter?
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 19 2011 at 4:59 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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You are very welcome, Aderes. 
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Sep. 17 2011 at 8:54 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. <br /> Henry Drummond

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Aw, Thank you. :)
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 13 2011 at 6:52 pm
IamtheshyStargirl PLATINUM, Lothlorien, Utah
44 articles 16 photos 2206 comments

Favorite Quote:
Boredom instigates extreme creativity. <br /> ~Amoniel<br /> <br /> "Bowing gratefully to all of my subjects, 'thank you. Thank you. The pleasure is mine." Nah, I'm just kidding. We're all kings together.'" <br /> ~Thesilentraven

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Awwww, what an amazing tribute :) Raven is an amazing individual indeed, very inspirational. 
Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Sep. 13 2011 at 6:13 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. <br /> Henry Drummond

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It was about the actual raven bird, before I wrote this poem I googled stuff about ravens. I wanted the poem to be authentic both to you and the actual raven bird. I'm so happy you enjoyed it! :) Really, I am. :) :) :) :) :)
Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 13 2011 at 6:03 pm
Thesilentraven PLATINUM, Mableton, Georgia
40 articles 2 photos 1632 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;il piu nell&#039; uno,&quot; (according to Emerson, an Italian expression for beauty)<br /> <br /> &quot;Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality&quot; ~Emily Dickinson<br /> <br /> &quot;The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain&quot; <br /> ~Kahlil Gibran

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What did you intend with the bit about being cursed? I loved the description, and it's kinda true, but what did you intend, I wonder? (If you don't mind telling me, of course!) Was it about 'me Raven' or the raven?
Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 13 2011 at 6:02 pm
Thesilentraven PLATINUM, Mableton, Georgia
40 articles 2 photos 1632 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;il piu nell&#039; uno,&quot; (according to Emerson, an Italian expression for beauty)<br /> <br /> &quot;Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality&quot; ~Emily Dickinson<br /> <br /> &quot;The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain&quot; <br /> ~Kahlil Gibran

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My dear Aderes, he does love it! Oh how he does!

You seriously don't know how much this means to me, and how delighted I was to receive such a poetic gift. You seem to have reached, whether you knew it or not, quite a lot of truth during the first half of the poem. The second half then, made me smile a wide smile, and happiness perched quite happily on top of my head. :) Thanks so so so so so much! You're a wonderful poet and friend.

Aderes47 GOLD said...
on Sep. 11 2011 at 5:14 pm
Aderes47 GOLD, Cambridge, Massachusetts
11 articles 0 photos 897 comments

Favorite Quote:
You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love. <br /> Henry Drummond

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Thanks! This poem was inspired by a combination of raven's personalty and a raven's characteristics.
savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 11 2011 at 4:57 pm
savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
45 articles 9 photos 564 comments

Favorite Quote:
It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

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Nice!  I'm sure Raven will love your tribute!.  I still need to write him one, but I've been so busy I haven't had the time.  For the first time in months I don't have work waiting to be posted!  But it's good, I love it!