I watched from Pluto’s Shore a scholar reading to distract His mind about his wife Lenore who had just died in fact. A Raven flew house make him feel harassed. perched outside the window then rapped it very fast. heard hasty footsteps moving briskly door Though was at while he treaded first floor. He opened up and ceased my steady tapping did not know could be so antagonizing. looked amused asked purpose of puzzling presence So plainly stated nevermore that instance. clearly thought strange encounter would ever license Belief meeting me night co-occurrence. As if knew answers progressed asking questions If forget tragedy caused depression responded worsen condition. pressed hope her heaven reassured him cursed with shriek To no avail for others’ suffering gave ecstasy. For leave disappear desperately implored But stayed indifference let hope nevermore.