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In Edger Allen Poe’s 18-stanza poem,
“The Raven”
the line,
“Quoth the Raven, Nevermore,”
comes in
toward the middle
and gets repeated,
or the word “nevermore”
gets repeated
in the subsequent stanzas.
Alas,
Poe’s oft-repeated theme
emphasizes
the importance of memory,
because life
consists of continuous loss.
UVA English professor Jerome McGann features Poe’s well-known, spooky poem, “The Raven” in his new book.
“The Poet Edger Allen Poe: Alien Angel”
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Seems that everyday
I get up thinking
‘what’s the use …
what’s it all about …
why write? …
who really cares?
But then I just compose another post …
submit it on the host …
I just
Quoth the Raven
Never, Ever …
No …
Nevermore!?
…….
No!
Just
Once
Evermore!
Interesting post…
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Thanks…reblog from 4 months ago.
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Why write? Do it for yourself. That’s what I do, and if others happen to find it entertaining, that’s icing on the cake.
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Your verses are very well-written and Poe-like! Impressive and creative!
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Like Poe, I toowas in the military once.
But unlike Poe, I did not report to the military parade ground naked when told it was a formal black tie affair!
Yes it was rumored he arrived black tie sans uniform!
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That’s a rumor I can believe about that mad genius! I love that you love Poe. He’s….well, something. 🙂
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Oncermore.
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With feelering……
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Well done, good sir. You have the God given ability to write creative poems about anything at will.
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And you …… interesting and unusual art …
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Very kind of you, thank you.
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