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Ravens told me my Lenore
Was dead. I said, “I know.”
That’s why I’ve blocked my chamber door.
I’ve had my fill of birds before,
But now their rapping comes once more.
Perhaps there’s hope for poor Lenore?
If not those birds can go.
I am linking this to Jilly’s Challenge in honor of Poe’s The Raven and dVerse Quadrille hosted by De Jackson (WhimsyGizmo) where the prompt word is “hope”.
Oh, YES. Loves me some Poe. This is wonderful.
Thank you, De, and thanks for the dVerse prompt!
This is great combo of Poe… and those ravens sounds so ominous (though I really like ravens)
I like ravens also–as long as they don’t keep telling me about Lenore which they don’t. I am glad you liked this, Bjorn!
Edgar
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe. Thank you!
Frank, this just made me laugh & I love the sound cloud. Thanks for the connect on this, too. Out, out, damned birds! No, wait, wrong poet…
Thanks, Jilly! And thanks for that raven prompt. I have been meaning to writing something for it for a while.
Poe ho(pe) Nicely done Frank. New blog?
Thanks, Paul! No, I just post here every now and then.
It took me a second to recognise Poe. Good write!
The meter is not quite what Poe used in The Raven. Thanks, Vivian!
You’re welcome!
Love the reading Frank ~ The Poe-inspired poem is a stellar and unique response ~
Thank you, Grace! I’m glad you liked the reading.
Quite a Poe-et, frank.
Thank you!
Nothing like a bit of Poe!
Thank you!
I love the way you pull the rug out from under that gothic horror. Great stuff.
Thank you, Sarah! I prefer comedies to horror movies.
This was a delightful diversion, Frank!
Thank you, Beverly!
Hope… on a wing and a prayer. Okay, maybe just the prayer. To hell with the wings, already! Loved it. Laughed at it; and felt the pang as well.
We might want to skip the wings until the rapping on the chamber door stops. Thanks, Charley!
It’s possibly the AT&T folks, checking to see who handles your internet. Far more annoying than a few Ravens. Although, I’ve never been much for football players… Ravens or otherwise.
That would explain it!
I love the clever flip on Poe’s despair.
A little humor to sugarcoat Poe’s despair. Thank you!
I always wonder what will happen when the raven comes to call.
Me, too! I hope they bring good news. Thank you!
A fitting tribute to Poe and Hope!
Thank you, Frank!
Even better when you listen to it!
Thank you, Sara! I prefer hearing poetry. I seem to understand it better.
I love take-offs on the raven;. That was great! Thanks Frank.. I’ve seen enough birds too, especially on my car
I can imagine what they were doing on your car, Walter. Thank you!
ha ha, you catch on quick
Goodness, you had fun with this one–just a poe-boy from a poe-family, right? Levity, darkness & rhyme; cool.
Thank you, Glenn! Humor beats horror.
Ok truth..,I went and listened to the poem. Since when should we listen to ravens? Isn’t there a hunting season? Great poem Frank!
I’ve also wondered why ravens were talking to us (or to Poe). Thanks, Mary!
Fun write and audio, Frank! Still feel for poor Lenore…
I feel also for poor Lenore. At least she doesn’t have to listen to those birds. Thank you, Lynn!
this made me laugh…great!
Thank you, Sreeja! Humor over horror!
LOVE this take on Poe’s Quoth the Raven, Never More. So glad to learn there is hope for Lenore 🙂
Thanks, Lillian! I assume there’s hope for everyone, even Lenore.
I enjoyed this immensely.
Thank you, Alison!
I think it’s save to hope that Poe would appreciate your efforts here. 😉
I hope he isn’t turning in his grave. 🙂 Thanks, Linda!
A wonderful combination of the prompt(s)–hope and The Raven.
Thank you, Merril! Two prompts with one poem.
🙂
A bit of Poe never goes amiss. I like what you did here with this rejiggering!
Thank you! Turning horror to humor.
Poe-fectly done! Nice combination of prompts, Frank.
Thank you!
Poe-tics. Never say nevermore!
Thanks, Colin! Good point: never say nevermore.
A wonderful poem, Frank.
Thank you, Robbie!
she’s dead, but there’s yet hope? I’ve been thinking of recording my poems like this too.
Thank you, Larry!
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