The Raven

Late at night I sat there lonely, In the dark with thoughts that tore.

Then a tapping, soft and ghostly, At my shadow-covered door.

Whispered dreams of lost Lenore, Echoed back to me once more.

Through the window swept a raven, Black as night from distant shore.

Perched above me, still and solemn, Spoke a single word: "Nevermore"

Every hope I tried to gather, Every prayer I sent ashore,

Met that same unchanging answer-

"Nevermore... forevermore.

Now its shadow fills my chamber, Dark and heavy on the floor.

And my heart beneath that darkness Shall be lifted-nevermore.