Raven/ress Lost & Found
For the Raven/ress that may feel lost,
but that always finds what can be never lost…
Lost & Found
Hollow footsteps, cloaked by night
Of sadness known through tortured sight;
The willow weeps for solitude
As Owl moans a gloomy interlude.
- Reflection in the glossy lake
“If I should die before I wake…”
A tear shatters the silent face
That seeks solace in this deserted place.
Wind whispers through the willow’s leaves,
And Owl, perched high, silently grieves.
The glow from city lights afar
Swallow whole a falling star.
A wish upon the trembling lips
For peace. A raven gently sips
The water near his honored guest,
But soon flies to his hidden nest.
Weary beneath the flowing cloak,
The traveller rests against an oak
And fights the lure of heavenly sleep
-”I pray the Lord my soul to keep…”
Forever lost, each journey taken
Plagues the mind; the nights awaken
Troubled visions, thoughts of yesterdays,
That seem like beacons – lives away.
Random comforts cannot ease this soul,
For knowledge takes its weary toll
‘Pon one who suffers with each breath,
Who slept once in peace, then awoke in death..
~ Anonymous ~
Raven Mandala by Nathalie Parenteau
this poem and image are wonderful
traveller2006
November 14, 2006 at 4:04 pm
That lower image is spectacular.
Soulwright
November 14, 2006 at 4:07 pm
Incredible! Absolutely incredible Darina. The mandala is utterly amazing and the poem is a real treasure. Thank you Darina.
Heather Blakey
November 15, 2006 at 7:15 am
I love both pics & great to see you here Darina! Had you know Heather b4 Zaadz?
alexchua
November 15, 2006 at 4:30 pm
Beautiful.
imogen88
November 16, 2006 at 1:23 am
Absolutely amazingly beautiful images and poem – thanks for sharing them all.
Morgaine.Camelotscribe.
November 16, 2006 at 2:29 am
Holy Toledo…this poem captures what depression is like for me, in so many ways. I’m always in awe of anyone that can put that black pit into words. Thank you, thank you for sharing this.
PS. Is it wrong that I think the guy in the drawing is incredibly hot?
cuoredellaluna
November 19, 2006 at 3:55 am
Thank you each and every one of you…
Kris, nothing wrong with that at all
Alex, I did not know Heather b4 Z, unless in a previous life… which is quite likely
May we find solace in unexpected places & times.
joybringer
November 19, 2006 at 4:41 pm
a friend is dying of cancer, her time is nearly at hand. she isn’t a close friend but we worked together as co-den leaders of our boy’s cubscout dens for years so i know the kids and her a bit and, well it’s sad to see the impact …i was looking for some solace, thinking of her after seeing her and her family at the school tonight. she is wheelchair bound and heavily medicated. she has a special fondness for a band of the Objibwe in Canada where her family summered as she grew. her father died up there at the lake last year and the local band came to thier friends and held healing ceremonies and she was greatly touched by thier caring. did you know they believe the raven is responsible for the bringing about of mankind? odd you chose the image and poem to go together …not odd, natural i guess. i don’t feel any better but i thought it was neat; what you have here.
thank you.
mark
December 14, 2007 at 3:41 am
Blessings to you and your friend, Mark. It is a brilliant post by Darina, this one. Many people from all around the world look at it, and get solace from it.
imogen88
December 14, 2007 at 7:34 am
If you have found some solace Mark then that is a comfort to me. The Temple has been a place of peace and respite for me. My life has changed completely since my husband’s death. I did know the story of Raven bringing life to the world. It resonates for me. Thank you for sharing your feelings. May you and your friend’s loved ones find peace.
Heather
Heather Blakey
December 14, 2007 at 7:44 am
Great! I’m really impressed!
Do you know more about the artist who did the picture of the raven mirrored?
lygeia
December 31, 2007 at 2:26 pm
There is a link under the image to Nathalie’s works. Enjoy.
imogen88
January 4, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Thank you very much!
Lygeia
January 9, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Sorry for my friend. He is immature and has no other way of annoying me than being childish.
Btw his name is Stuart Burrel and he will probably be posting more after this to try and annoy me more. Admin delete them please…
Eddy
April 22, 2008 at 8:43 pm
I was just passing through, happened by this by chance and I am glad I did. I love all imagery around ravens and crows. Enough that I am dedicating skin to canvas for my own images to stay with me forever.
I enjoyed the image because it reflects the raven as a totem, and poem touched quite a few feelings on certain matters.
Thank You for posting it.
Frank / The Eternal Crow
April 25, 2008 at 4:01 am
And I thought I was a fair writer! That poem blew me away. So did the pictures. But that’s not saying much because I’m not really good at art.
Lulu
June 2, 2008 at 1:52 am
The poem and both pictures are more than amazing. To be honest, I actually LOVE the poem! I always tried to write one that has the soul of a raven as a base for it.
I’m not good at writing poems, neither at creating pictures…. but from the eyes of a common person, the idea and realization of the first picture are more than amazing. Personally, I’d say it’s a perfect idea.
alex
June 25, 2008 at 9:42 pm
I looked around the website you linked, but I couldn’t find the mirrored raven picture anywhere on it.Who made it? I’d like to know if I can use it elsewhere or if it’s copyrighted… and even if it IS copyrighted, I’d love a copy of it, since it’s such an incredible picture.
Thanking you in advance
Lagren
Lagren
July 24, 2008 at 1:58 am
wow it’s like you know my soul, you have captured a RAVEN in perfect form!
Raven
August 28, 2008 at 5:03 am
I need to get in contact with the person who did the black and white picture at the top of this page. managment@theravenscourt.com
Steve
August 28, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Just click on the link above titled “Nathalie Parenteau” and find her contact details.
imogen88
September 3, 2008 at 3:00 am
Does anybody know who did the mirrored raven drawing??? i think Nathalie just did the mandala.
If anybody knows please can you email me… dcgatt@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks
J
November 3, 2008 at 1:34 pm
this is an interesting Poem, the artistry is amazing, and it really captures ones soul
Matt
December 1, 2008 at 2:01 am
Who great image on top, he is RIPPPED!
Really Cool
WhoCares
February 1, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me where you got the image of the Boy/Raven from. It’s beautiful.
Thanks!
Renee
January 31, 2010 at 9:23 pm