Nightmare lingers
and there’s no way home.
I follow the raven
to the netherworld
where Hades awaits
to claim my soul.
My punishment
is eternal darkness
away from divine love.
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Author Notes
Many of you probably remember, Dean Kuch, an excellent poet, and storyteller. We became close friends and shared many interests, among them HORROR. We wrote a Horror Haiku book together and several Fanstory horror books. Whenever I write a horror story or poem, I think of him. May he rest in peace.
Greek fictional character, Hades, is the god of the underworld (hell)
RAVENS have many REFERENCES in lore and literature. Because of its black plumage, croaking call, and diet of carrion, the raven is often associated with LOSS AND ILL OMEN D As a talking bird, the raven also represents PROPHECY and INSIGHT. Ravens in stories often act as GUIDE OF SOULS, that CONNECTS the material WORLD with the world of SPIRITS. It�¢??s considered a MEDIATOR bird between LIFE and DEATH. As a carrion bird, ravens became associated with the DEAD and with LOST SOULS. wikipedia
SIJO poem is a traditional Korean poetic form related to haiku and tanka. Traditionally, a Sijo is comprised of 44-46 syllables OR LESS. Originally intended as songs, sijo can be romantic, metaphysical, reflection, or spiritual themes. Whatever the subject, the first line introduces an idea or story, the second supply a "turn," and the third provides closure. The pattern is not strict but it has to be 46 syllables o less. Theme 3,4,4,4 = 1st stanza/Elaboration 3,4,4,4 = 2nd stanza/Counter Theme 3,5. 3rd stanza/Completion 4,3 = 4th stanza Sijo Form Definition
Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review my poem.
Gypsy
"The poet waits quietly to paint the unsaid." Atticus
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