On a night quite unenchanting, when the rain was downward slanting,
I awakened to the ranting of the man I catch mice for.
Tipsy and a bit unshaven, in a tone I found quite craven,
Poe was talking to a Raven perched above the chamber door.
“Raven’s very tasty,” thought I, as I tiptoed o’er the floor,
“There is nothing I like more”
Soft upon the rug I treaded, calm and careful as I headed
Towards his roost atop that dreaded bust of Pallas I deplore.
While the bard and birdie chattered, I made sure that nothing clattered,
Creaked, or snapped, or fell, or shattered, as I crossed the corridor;
For his house is crammed with trinkets, curios and weird decor -
Bric-a-brac and junk galore.
Still the Raven never fluttered, standing stock-still as he uttered
In a voice that shrieked and sputtered, his two cents’ worth -
“Nevermore.”
While this dirge the birdbrain kept up, oh, so silently I crept up,
Then I crouched and quickly leapt up, pouncing on the feathered bore.
Soon he was a heap of plumage, and a little blood and gore -
Only this and not much more.
“Oooo!” my pickled poet cried out, “Pussycat, it’s time I dried out!
Never sat I in my hideout talking to a bird before;
How I’ve wallowed in self-pity, while my gallant, valiant kitty
Put and end to that damned ditty” - then I heard him start to snore.
Back atop the door I clambered, eyed that statue I abhor,
Jumped - and smashed it on the floor.
I think Little Dog Lost is one of the best comic strips at the moment. Steve writes well and the illustrations are just amazing. One of the best during this time and I wouldn’t be suprised if it kept it’s No.1 place until the end.
Alas, pibfan and margueritem, I cannot take credit for its composition. It’s been bouncing around the internet for at least 12 years. I first ran across it when I was brushing up on my Poe in preparation for going to see actor John Astin giving a one-man performance as Poe - a combination of readings, character acting and interpretation. I couldn’t think of anyone better to portray Poe.
In any case, you’ll get anywhere from 90 - 200 hits for it, depending on which search you use. One source attributes it to someone who calls herself Athena Darkwolfe. I do write some on my own - made a living from writing of one sort or another for almost thirty years - so if I come up with something appropriate for Pibgorn, either found or original, I’ll post it.
runar about 16 years ago
Mr. Boreman is quite the literary maven.
The End of the Raven – by Edgar Allen Poe’s Cat
On a night quite unenchanting, when the rain was downward slanting, I awakened to the ranting of the man I catch mice for. Tipsy and a bit unshaven, in a tone I found quite craven, Poe was talking to a Raven perched above the chamber door. “Raven’s very tasty,” thought I, as I tiptoed o’er the floor, “There is nothing I like more”
Soft upon the rug I treaded, calm and careful as I headed Towards his roost atop that dreaded bust of Pallas I deplore. While the bard and birdie chattered, I made sure that nothing clattered, Creaked, or snapped, or fell, or shattered, as I crossed the corridor; For his house is crammed with trinkets, curios and weird decor - Bric-a-brac and junk galore.
Still the Raven never fluttered, standing stock-still as he uttered In a voice that shrieked and sputtered, his two cents’ worth - “Nevermore.”
While this dirge the birdbrain kept up, oh, so silently I crept up, Then I crouched and quickly leapt up, pouncing on the feathered bore. Soon he was a heap of plumage, and a little blood and gore - Only this and not much more.
“Oooo!” my pickled poet cried out, “Pussycat, it’s time I dried out! Never sat I in my hideout talking to a bird before; How I’ve wallowed in self-pity, while my gallant, valiant kitty Put and end to that damned ditty” - then I heard him start to snore. Back atop the door I clambered, eyed that statue I abhor, Jumped - and smashed it on the floor.
Coldfusion about 16 years ago
This Sucks…When he said little dog lost he wasn’t kidding…all i could see is rats with wings…trying to be smart….where the hell is the dog
forrest11 about 16 years ago
I think Little Dog Lost is one of the best comic strips at the moment. Steve writes well and the illustrations are just amazing. One of the best during this time and I wouldn’t be suprised if it kept it’s No.1 place until the end.
forrest11 about 16 years ago
Anyone know how many newspapers Little dog is in?
pibfan868 about 16 years ago
Runar, that was an amazing poem! thanks!! :D
margueritem about 16 years ago
I second that opinion, Runar. Excellent job. Now post one over on Pibgorn, please.
runar about 16 years ago
Alas, pibfan and margueritem, I cannot take credit for its composition. It’s been bouncing around the internet for at least 12 years. I first ran across it when I was brushing up on my Poe in preparation for going to see actor John Astin giving a one-man performance as Poe - a combination of readings, character acting and interpretation. I couldn’t think of anyone better to portray Poe.
In any case, you’ll get anywhere from 90 - 200 hits for it, depending on which search you use. One source attributes it to someone who calls herself Athena Darkwolfe. I do write some on my own - made a living from writing of one sort or another for almost thirty years - so if I come up with something appropriate for Pibgorn, either found or original, I’ll post it.
Iphelia about 16 years ago
I occasionally enjoy some of his sentiments, but it usually leaves me melancholy.