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I Wish I Was

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I wish I was a rare White Raven Not albino... leucistic... odd genetic defect born of single pair black common ravens minimum pigmentation, eye color flecks White Raven legends as light bringers, Subjects of discussions and books Foretelling world's end, playful tricksters Extremely rare, unforgettable looks May 6, 2018 "I Wish I Was A..." Contest by Viv Wigley Fourth Place

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Jan Allison

Date: 5/7/2018 6:17:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Susan:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:52:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jan. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/7/2018 5:21:00 PM

Congrats in the contest, Laura Loo. A very distinguished animal to emulate!

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:52:00 PM

Not Laura Loo... Thank you though.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/7/2018 3:06:00 PM

Loved this! Very interesting!

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:50:00 PM

Thanks, Kim!

Viv Wigley

Date: 5/7/2018 12:06:00 PM

Congrats, Susan, very informative piece, too. Well done. Viv x

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:50:00 PM

Thanks so much! Am honored to be on list. :)

Janis Thompson

Date: 5/7/2018 11:42:00 AM

Great write Susan with very vivid images. Congratulations.

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:49:00 PM

Thank you!

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/7/2018 11:29:00 AM

Back with congrats on your win, Susan. Well done.

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:48:00 PM

Thank you, Line!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/7/2018 9:46:00 AM

Excellent winner, Susan! The second stanza especially is 'poetry personified.' It 'stopped me in my tracks'...made me think and take stock. Thank you for writing and sharing it! :) gw

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:48:00 PM

Thanks so much! Always appreciate your input.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/7/2018 8:19:00 AM

Hi Susan, I'm with Jan, I never heard of a white raven either. We learn something new every day. I enjoyed reading about your"wish". Congratulations on your winning write. It was well deserved:-)Alexis

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/7/2018 9:47:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. Appreciate your input.