Raven Watch
Praying high
Bowed on ancient tower
Head to rising sun
Listening to old spirits
As he meditates.
Raven with head bowed
Deep in his own thoughts
Unaware of the others
Preening sleek feathers
As the sun rises.
Raven stays
Safe on the wall of stones
Laid by ancient hands
High above the mesa floor
Gathering energy to soar.
Dance
Rise on the wind
Soar uncaring
Of the world below
Raven fly over the red cliffs.
Jacqui Binford-Bell
October 2011
Oh, such a surprise!
Recognition for words penned
When mother said I could not write
Right.
Thank you to the Poetry Palace
I nominate Peter
This is beautifully written ... it gives me a sense of serenity!
ReplyDeletelove it,
ReplyDeletethe imagery is simply mind blowing.
:)
ode to the Raven,
ReplyDeletehoe presice and lovely your words are on it. a job well done,
Very well done and congratulations on your award - well deserved.
ReplyDeletewell deserved award.
ReplyDeletehow mind blowing your entry is, I am impressed.
please come again tomorrow, for another round of week 55 fun.
if you share early, you get more feedback.
you could link in this one, or another free verse.
you rock, loved your support.
:)
Your poem is both earth and spiritual at the same time. Feels like you are tapping into something ancient and wise.
ReplyDeleteearthly and lovely.
ReplyDeletesmiles.
keep it up.