Take me to the green in you
The secret valley beneath the sun
Hidden behind the whispering ghosts
Of whom you pretend to be
Open up your mossy arms
So I may open mine
And wrap all limbs round your spirit wide
To exist as half no more
Bring me to your mossy floor
Beyond the shadows of your fear
A raven bride in white
A ladder to your soul
Fold down your branches
Peel open your chocolate bark
So I may pour
As liquid amber
Through your very veins
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The Raven Bride in White
Take me to the green in you
The secret valley beneath the sun
Hidden behind the whispering ghosts
Of whom you pretend to be
Open up your mossy arms
So I may open mine
And wrap all limbs round your spirit wide
To exist as half no more
Bring me to your mossy floor
Beneath the shadows of your fear
A raven bride in white
A ladder to your soul
Fold down your branches
Peel open your chocolate bark
So I may pour
As liquid amber
Through your very veins
Words and Photographs by Samantha Craft June 2012
Everyday Asperger's 
Oh wow…such a wonderful post.
LOVED the photos and the poem.
Love you my lovely friend.
Lees. xxx 🙂 ❤
he, he……and you know the depth of it as well. Love you sugar pie. Forever friend, Sam 🙂
DID YOU SAY “CHOCOLATE BARK ”
LIKE TREES THAT TASTE LIKE CHOCOLATE ……
SAMMY ……
WOWY ……
CAN I GO INTO THAT LOVELY FOREST ,……….?
U KNOW WHAT IS SO FUNNY …..
I HAVE BEEN FEELING LIKE THIS LOVEY DOVEY FEELING LIKE INTENSE FOR ALL MY FEMALE FRIENDS ON WP ….
LIKE I USED TO READ MEN’S WRITING MORE …
I DUNNO WHY ….
BUT IT SO HELPS TO READ WOMENS WRITING – WHEN YOU ARE A WOMAN 🙂
I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND YOU SAMMY – AND I AM SO GRATEFUL YOU ARE IN MY LIFE
XOXOXO
ALWAYS ALWAYS LOVE XO
You are so Super Fantastic. I know what you mean about women’s words….we are all connected. This poem is about a longing….sigh…a longing women can probably only really get, as we are programed that way. I have been having lovey-dovey feelings for my lady friends, too. But still have that dang kudalini energy for non-females…lol….
You have such a big heart and are full of compassion. Thanks for getting me. I have a feeling you can read deep into the emotion of my writing.
So happy to know you. Huge Hugs to you Lovely! Sammy of the green 🙂
SAMMY OF THE GREEN !
LOVES…..:)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KUNDALINI – YEP I HAD THAT KINDA STUFF AND EXPLORED IT AFTER I GOT DIVORCED ……. LIKE 5 YEARS AGO …….
I TOTALLY GET IT ……………
WE ALWAYS HAVE THAT SENSUALITY WITHIN US ….. ALL THE TIME ……
THAT’S A GIVEN – WE ARE LADIES 🙂
AND WE MOVE WITH THE MOON ……..
I TOTALLY READ YOU ….
I TOTALLY GET YOU 🙂 XO
SO HAPPY TO READ YOUR HEART ……
IT’S COMFORTING AND SO LIBERATING AND FREEING AND JUST …..
AWESOMENESS…….:) XO
HUGGGGS
CAT OF THE ,,,,,,,UMMMMMMMMMMMMM
COZYNESS ? I DUNNO ……
IF YOU THINK OF SOMETHING ?
LET ME KNOW XOXOXOXO
LOVE AND ALWAYS HUGS XO
Sam your writing.. it’s phenomenal and am loving reading your poetry. This just instantly called out LOUDLY to me in so many ways today. In particular….
“Hidden behind the whispering ghosts
Of whom you pretend to be
Open up your mossy arms
So I may open mine
And wrap all limbs round your spirit wide
To exist as half no more
Bring me to your mossy floor
Beneath the shadows of your fear”
Actually have an image that would be a stunning match (shadows) . If i fail to generate writing worthy of the shot – maybe i can use it with proper credit to you you ~a collaboration post with your poem… Loved this inside and out!! ~ Oh – and Canon in C Pachelbel piece – magnificent — i walked down the aisle to this piece 25 years ago June 7th!! xo Thanks for lighting up my day again Sam ~~RL
Oh, your words echoed in me as I took a walk around the lake today. I am so happy you said you love reading my poetry; I can’t help but let the words ooze out of me lately. So much emotion over everything and everyone. I appreciate your opinion much, as I honor the gentle brave spirit in you. I would be delighted if you connected my words with one of your lovely photographs.
I had Canon in C Pachelbel at my wedding, too. Also reminds me of a dear friend I wrote about in “The Bus.”
25 YEARS!!! Wow, that is a testimony to marriage right there. Congratulations! Thank you for LIGHTing up my day in return. Hugs, Sea Sister Sam 🙂
Hi Sam – so thrilled I could lift you up today too 🙂 Really adored this piece. Just resonated and would love to pair it with my very romantic sea shadow photo. Maybe next week? I will work on layout and will be sure to site the author of this spectacular piece and link to your site’s post,The Raven Bride in White! Would you like me to say “by Sam” or a first/last name?? Any other requests from the brilliant author – just let me know. Thanks for being such a warm kind soul!
Much Love…. Sea Sister Robyn 😉
🙂 Sam Craft is fine. Thanks for thinking of me, Sea Sister Sam….sssssssssss he he
if you dont publish your work soon and gift me a free signed copy i will stalk you and may be kill you( no that wont solve problem) torture you..
this is stunning Sam..what a wonderful poetry specially with the photos the lines make such a beautiful story…oh man i loooved it
you are so good ..i am going to Maui..
I am having that famous “I will have what she is having” moment 🙂
You make my heart so very happy. Like the little cheerleader in my life I always wanted. I can see your spirit standing there cheering on the world!!! What a gift you have to uplift others. I am so greatly appreciative that you can see the light in my work. This is so very important to me. I wish for nothing more than to be a bright light…..and to steal some kisses and chocolate on the sidelines…
The trees truly spoke to me, and brought out this vast longing in my spirit to connect. There is more…secrets, too. But the words speak enough.
I’ll send you some Maui magic right now….little droplets of honey and sunshine coming your way. Hugs, 🙂 Sam
exceptional
Thank you very much for your comment. And a nice one it is. 🙂 Sam
Beautiful..
Thank you very much 🙂
“Peel open your chocolate bark
So I may pour
As liquid amber
Through your very veins”
Aaaaahhh!! I am melting into beautimous wonderment! I adore this post. Lovely images and grand poetry making my day a complete success of jollity. Yay!
You are a rock star Sam the Glam Ra-ven. Hee hee
Yay to jollity! Go angel. I am a rockstar. Yay me. Glam Ra-ven….you are too good to me. Somedays I feel like a deflated serpent girl….pale starving vampire…but today I will gladly be a rockstar and Glam Ra-ven. Thanks for rocking my world with your awesome being-ness…just in being you…no more, no less…the perfect angel.
Bubbles of Rockstar Love, Sam 🙂
Just beautiful 🙂
Many thanks for your comment. 🙂 Sam
This is…DEFINITELY…..MOST DEFINITELY!!! my favorite thing you’ve written…LOVE IT!!!!! yeah…it’s ok lol…ITS AWESOME!!!!!!
Do I get a prize then????
Sure…you get to know you did something great:)
Awe….seriously; your comment was super sweet and much appreciated, David. This was one piece close to my heart that meant a lot. So thank you, kindly, sir. ~ Sam
As always beautiful post. Love these pictures and what a wonderful poem. Awesome work Sam. 🙂
Nice to hear from you. Your post was amazing. The light through the clouds. Thanks for sharing. And thank you for your kind words, here, as well. Sam 🙂
I love the canon number. Here is Robin Spielburg’s version. It brings me to tears most of the time:
Scott
Oh that version is quite lovely. 🙂 Thank you, listening now.
I like this version you suggested better! I’m going to switch it on my post. 🙂
🙂
Lol. Laying in bed. Reading on my phone. Hilarious. A collective consciousness or what. I’ve never written a piece on ravens before. Lol. Today. They kept flying through my mind. Obviously yours too. And. I find it funny you wrote about a raven bride. When last night I put out the bridal love letter piece. I am dying laughing at this right now. Ahhhh. Great writing and photos love. Hope you have a fantastic night!!
I was going to mention about your bridal love letter, too, when I read your prose. he he
Great minds…..what can I say. 🙂
Love how the universe works.
Big smiles. Thanks for the visit. Have a great day. 🙂 Sam
oh yes…and interestingly enough…amber jewelery graces the necks of most in my home..baltic amber…for it’s true healing ability…the resin heats against your skin and slowly releases into your body the theraputic properties it holds…lol..pouring amber straight into my veins..lol:)
🙂 I love amber. One of my favorites….and now must get some baltic amber….another coincidence…he he
lol..it is not applicable to your poem…but we also wear Quebec hazelwood too…ya…my kids and I…we’re just a little too earthy:) But we are not the only ones who swear by the healing properties that ooze into your flesh from these trees.hugs dear soul:)
You are awesome! You have a gift both in your poetry and the writing about your childhood (my favorite)!! LOVE!!
I like this one, too. Felt very artsy to me and I was able to relieve a lot of angst. So pleased you liked, as well. Have a wonderful weekend in the heat…high of 63 here yesterday, BUT the sun is out today!!! Hugs, Sam 🙂
Beautiful poem with stunning photographs. Loved your post.
Thank you, Dear. Very much. 🙂 Sam
Yeah, it’s a bit of a non-physical sexual thing when it comes to trees 🙂
Have you been published? I think if you haven’t been (and if you wanted to) you certainly could be! Beautiful.
Hi Susieq; always nice to see you here. I have not been. That question has been coming up. I decided to let God (source) take control, and am focusing on healing myself and connecting with others. I think if my intention is love and healing that only beneficial results will arise for all. I much appreciate the comment; I take the question as a kind compliment. 🙂 I liked this poem. Thank you for reading. :
Much light to you. Sam
Your words go really well with that Celtic tune. Beautiful – like a fairy dance in the moonlight! 🙂
Thanks so very much. Love the thought of fairies dancing in the moonlight. 🙂 Sam
Beautiful! Again, beautiful pictures you’ve got there! 🙂