Poem: Jett Boren

The Ravens

By Jett Boren

Seekers of truth...

Keepers of wisdom...

Ravens have no need of champions. 

We fly farther and see more than any hero could possibly dream.

Tomorrow's echos etched upon our beaks

And the laws of time naught but the wind that Carries us

As we frolic between now, yesterday and what will be.

Heroes? Champions? 

We watch your said heroes with mild amusement, open curiosity and gentle reprise.

Carry on wayward warriors,

Determined fools,

Hopeless admirers and headstrong Brutes.

We will be waiting to show you the truth of things

When all is lost and darkness subcomes your volcanic head

Into a cooler more subtle state of growth, progress and wisdom.

There we will teach you

There we will fly beside you and comfort your weary soul

There we will teach you the beauty of darkness

So that when the light comes forth again you will be more prepared 

And more grateful for the simplicity of life and day.

We are the ravens

We have no need of champions

But we create and shape them 

from the comforts of the shadows 

Now and forevermore