JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Raven and a Crow (poem sequence).

  • Published In: Nashwaak Review, 2024, v. 52/53, n. 1. P. 91 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Leeb, Michael J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The text focuses on two poetic sequences, "The Hummingbird" and "The Raven and a Crow," which explore themes of nature and transformation. "The Hummingbird" depicts a vivid, orange-breasted bird attempting to enter through a window, symbolizing fleeting beauty and elusive communication before continuing its migration. "The Raven and a Crow" sequence portrays the interactions of these birds with their environment, culminating in the crow’s fatal encounter with a high-voltage wire, resulting in its fiery demise and metaphorical rebirth as a dark Phoenix. The poems use imagery of birds to reflect on presence, loss, and change.

Additional Information

  • Source:Nashwaak Review. 2024/09, Vol. 52/53, Issue 1, p91
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:12057681
  • Accession Number:185409504

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