BLACK RAVEN

Black Raven
(A rendition between myself and my niece Imani.)

Eyes of wonder look at the sky and sigh
Imani said “Hello”. What’s your name pretty black bird?
My name is Stefan the Black Raven cry back.
Stefan she said and rolled the name on her tongue. S t e f a n.
What kind of name is that for a bird? cried Imani
Stefan said “who cares – that’s my name! Nah.”
Imani said – ok – since you are so sensitive I won’t ask you again. Nah.”
Stefan strutted and purred … hmm ..good..goody..goody.
Imani said “you are so smart and flip.”
Stefan said “I know mom always tell me that all the time. Hee hee.”
Imani said “Would you tell me why you are so black?”
Stefan said “ I am just blessed to be so.”
Imani said “You are so funny – I like you.”
Stefan said “You ain’t bad yourself.”

By Felicia McCaw and Imani McCaw