Raven

Oh Raven, sweet Raven,
From where did you come?
The dark beauty of my mind's eye,
Ready to steal my soul away
Flying from the shadows in infinite wisdom
Ready to free me from this empty prison-
A prism of light guides you
The dark angel,
The devourer of consciousness
Freeing me from this false vision-
Oh Raven, beautiful Raven
Please take me away
Save me from my hopeless life,
Save me from this endless night

by Nicholas Painter