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John W. Leys

Indie Poet & Writer
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The Love Song of a Lost Raven

And then I went All on my own Knowing for sure now That nothing is carved in stone. […]

July 24, 2020 Poetry

Ravens and Crows

I saw one of Wodan’s ravens — Or was it one of Badb’s crows? — Through dirty bus […]

April 24, 2019 Poetry

Cycles

The darkness only lasts Until the dawn, Storm clouds are Eventually split By the heat of the sun. […]

March 22, 2019 Poetry

And Jesus Wept

Jesus Wept At Lazarus’ death, Though he knew He’d resurrect, Jesus wept, As Lazarus slept In a stone-cold […]

February 9, 2019 Poetry

Setting Sail

They built a boat on the Brandywine And covered it in clover, Celebrating the glorious day That the […]

November 9, 2018 Poetry

My Heart’s in the Highlands

My heart’s in the Highlands Gentle and free, No matter where I go No one seems to be […]

October 6, 2018 Poetry

Merlin

Merlin, oh Merlin, Where did you go? To search for the sacrificial Raven And the battle hardened crow? […]

September 27, 2018 Poetry

There Once Was A Poet (For Dr. Seuss)

I wrote this poem way back in May of 1991 after reading that Dr. Seuss, a favorite author […]

September 25, 2018 Poetry

A Message from Big Brother

The truth is not the truth, Facts, a convenient lie. History is what we tell you, And 4+4=5. […]

August 25, 2018 Poetry

Drifting

Drifting down the docks at night In someone else’s clothes. The passers by look right through me As […]

July 27, 2018 Poetry

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