The Two Sides of a Raven<\/p>\n
(A Reverse Poem: Read from the top down negatively and then bottom up positively)<\/p>\n
He is simply a problem causer<\/p>\n
It’s preposterous that<\/p>\n
He is also gentle and playful<\/p>\n
It’s no surprise<\/p>\n
Being a shaggy-throated intellectual<\/p>\n
His side glances<\/p>\n
We will continue to discuss<\/p>\n
Sandwich-stealing and mimicry<\/p>\n
Being more significant than<\/p>\n
His guidance and teaching<\/p>\n
I think it’s true<\/p>\n
His link between ocean and trees<\/p>\n
But we should not question<\/p>\n
The crows warnings<\/p>\n
The hungry, mischievous, raiders<\/p>\n
Of their robbing and fighting<\/p>\n
I won’t be persuaded<\/p>\n
To trust this protector<\/p>\n
Because<\/p>\n
He is conniving<\/p>\n
And it’s a lie<\/p>\n
He is symbiotic with wolf and bear<\/p>\n
It is evident that<\/p>\n
He is an unfriendly trickster<\/p>\n
And foolish of us to think<\/p>\n
He is an unfaltering spirit<\/p>\n
And all of this is true unless we reverse it.<\/p>\n
(Now read from bottom to top)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Amy has been writing poetry about Alaska and her love for the local wildlife for many years. She challenges herself with poem styles and enjoys adding a little biology to her poems from her background as a biologist. The Capital City Weekly accepts submissions of poetry, fiction and nonfiction for Writers\u2019 Weir. To submit a piece for consideration, email us at editor@capweek.com.<\/b><\/p>\n
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