Thank you for the suggestion. The Raven protects the true self when things get too difficult or overwhelming, when true self has been wronged or damaged and its coping skills are slim to none. He is a shy, elusive character but a necessary part of the true self's survival. I am glad you enjoyed the read. I don't usually make my alter egos known. Most of you know Nevermore, she was born of something the Raven conjured up to avenge the wounded, scorned female side of the true self. The Raven, himself, only appears when things are beyond what the other two can handle. :) More to come.

I am glad you enjoyed this. We all have some writings that are rough around the edges but I took Beau's suggestion from the last poem I did and decided to try and keep with the same style (random couplets thrown in to provide more structure and balance to the piece). It may be a style all my own but it works. I am happy with it. As far as The Raven is concerned, in the visual part of my mind, when I get an image of him, he is more than just an animal. He is a man with the wings of a raven, long black hair and transparent blue eyes. He has long nails like talons, uses no weapons just his hands when avenging the true self. A dark angel if you will....he is torn between the affection he feels for the true self and the need and duty to protect her and his own demons. Since he was so well received, I may make him more noticeable, perhaps tell his story in more detail...thanks for the read and always good to hear from you....