This Poem was Submitted By: Thomas H. Smihula On Date: 2007-11-13 13:06:34 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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This Chamber Door

Now the night wind begins it howl       I know that life has something foul             in store for evermore The turbulence of air strikes with darkness, on this jeweled container       as I hide within this room, thru midnights remainder          listen close, the sound of wings, upon this chamber door             will I venture, upon the porch, looking out once more Have lost the need, to keep this mind from drifting       the moments fly, as if to do its shifting          soon I’ll know what time has planned, upon the road outside             the body soon, will take its place, then settle and reside Slowly I make a move and crawl on towards the door       Now I stand to take a step, then once again, one more          Can I reach the container, that has completed life             Why had she not conceded, becoming my lawful wife Now I am by the box, containing letters, from this heart       It has the truth within it, just the ending, not the start          The wings of a bird of prey, stretch, as they come nearby             I know soon I’ll be joining them, within the darkest sky I open the lid of this jewelry box, with the emerald of my life       I know I will release the thought, and end the final strife          For in the box contains a jewel, upon a single hand             Because I venture into life, in a new, yet mystical land I hear the Raven’ never more Upon this chamber door?

Copyright © November 2007 Thomas H. Smihula

Additional Notes:
I am a Poe fan and never found out why the Raven was so deep? This is my take on the reason.


This Poem was Critiqued By: Lora Silvey On Date: 2007-11-29 12:49:25
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 10.00000
Thomas, Very enjoyable, I applaud you on being so clever, I also like Poe. One small nit; L1 "it" should be "it's", anyway it was only a slight distraction for this reader. Thank you for this view of Poe's "The Raven". Best always, Lora


This Poem was Critiqued By: Rene L Bennett On Date: 2007-11-15 23:57:26
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 1.00000
I too like Poe and think you penned a masterpiece here. I truly enjoyed the read from 1st stanza to the very last stanza. I love the thought of opening the lid of a jewerly box and having an emerald of your life..breath taking!! Rene'
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