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"Ether" (5/29/05: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass & drums)

(verse 1)
My incandescent core burns inside of you
As your heart articulates a tongue only I understand
Liquid flames engulf every particle of your being;
Invisibly, I reach to feel the touch of your skin

Your soul,
So pure,
My illness becomes your cure;
Now you enthrall me
Inside your cavity

(refrain)
Must I claw my way to ether?
This tainted air I can no longer breathe

(verse 2)
Luminescent hope you torture me with incessantly;
Instead, asphyxiating breaths to corrupt my soul
Melting into you, I mingle blood with acid,
Liberating me while watching as you dissipate

If you bleed,
Concede;
Your desire speaks to my need...
When I bellow my cry,
The shadows die

(refrain) [repeat x 2]

Greetings, again. I figured it was time for a severe overhaul of this introduction to me--my author's page had been completely unchanged since I last changed my screen name (and you know what...I don't even remember when I did that, it seemed so long ago). But so much around me has changed since then. I have changed since then. A part of me metamorphoses each day. So if you're expecting the same old person you met even last week...much less when I first began posting here many moons ago now... you might be sorely disappointed. Or pleasantly surprised. That part is up to you.

For those of you who haven't yet met me or are just now making an acquaintance, hello. I am known as Raven Aurora (Callahan), the only "real" name you'll ever know me by unless you know me in the outside world. I disdain the name I was given at birth--it is too easy to mispronounce, misspell, and forget. If you think you're going to use that to glean that information...heh, good luck. My lips are sealed.

I have also utilized the screen name "EternalIceQueen". (I've retained it in an A.P. email at which you can contact me: eternalicequeen@allpoetry.com) I'm here pretty frequently, being a teacher of two classes here: "Expanding Your Vocabulary" and "Etheree Experiments". Both are open to anyone who wishes to join. I, for my part, have unfortunately seemed to reach the bottom of my poetic well, as I've written very few poems this year or in any year since 2003, when my muse seemed to flee with the departure of a person (who will remain nameless) I was engaged to. I've had very little luck in writing or relationships since then...not that it matters. I have decided that it's just not worth the expenditure of energy to keep searching or waiting for love to return to my life. And therefore, my screen name belies the embittered "ice queen" I have been for four years now. I simply have nothing left to give.

Speaking of writing, my style varies...I do rhyme and free verse (although fewer rhymes these days), and have been told many times that I pull them off equally well. Several of my later poems are also cinquains and etherees, my favorite form types. Of course, those are the only ones I seem to be any good at. I am also a songwriter and am teaching myself to play piano. I aspire to one day front a rock band, perhaps to be named Downward Spiral. The above lyrics are mine. You may see others by clicking on the list "Tap the Vein Song Collection". I haven't added any new pieces lately, but soon that should be remedied.

I am 24, although I jokingly say I'm actually 240. (I feel like it.) I am a child of God, a singer, a jeweler, a crusader against racism, a grammar Nazi (writing tutor, actual job description), a pessimist, a humanitarian, an environmentalist, a native of Detroit (although right now I live in Mississippi), a procrastinator (yes, I too have my flaws), a psychologist in training, a misandrist (a man hater, which is true much of the time but not all), an extrovert, a winter child (my birthday is in December), a dormant flame of passion, and a fighter, among all other things. I am also a dualist...I believe that there can be no darkness without light, and vice versa. My personality is often split, with some traits expressed more with one side than with the other. Hence Raven (melancholy, introspective realist) and Aurora (vibrant, passionate dreamer). I am very tolerant, deeply accepting, except when people begin to think they are superior to another--I despise racists, chauvinists, those who insist that only their way is right and others who look down on people around them. We are all different, and yet the human race is the only race that matters. I will never claim to be better than another--if I ever do, I give you permission to shoot me.

I've met many people over the years since I've been here who have made an impact on both my life and my writing. Names number far too many to list here--it would take forever--but I would like to show my deep appreciation for your friendship and adoration. I love you all. Although I must specifically name Tammy Jo (YerTweetyness) for creating the two spectacular artworks above here--thank you so much. Also to my "mother" Nyckkii (ms-cuddles), my father figure Richard (astralshepherd), my multitude of sisters, Renee (poetryality), Criss (SeptemberFaith), Rosa (RoughRider), Joyce (queenie), the other Joyce (sunny day), Michelle (HeavenScent4U), Jenn (Sweet Briar)--who I haven't seen forever but still adore, Joy (PlayfulPassion), Mary (Mad Moon) and Annie (Whispering Mirage), my comic relief/dictionary partner Monte (NoIQ--although his name couldn't be less true), my fountains of inspiration, Rob (Just Rob), Wanda (Night Hope), James (jaunty pill) and Nicolette, and my favorite "cabana boy", Albert (Malabu), you all have made my stay worthwhile and comfortable. For anyone not named, I've not forgotten you.

This is what I hear about December children, that we are....

loyal
generous
sexy
patriotic
active in games and interactions
impatient
hasty
ambitious
influential in organizations
fun to be with
loves to socialize
loves praise
loves attention
loves to be loved
honest
trustworthy
short-tempered
mutable
free of ego
high self-esteem
free spirited
humorous
logical

If there's anything you'd like to know that isn't here already, don't hesitate to ask. I might be able to read auras, but I can't read minds yet.

I owe credit to cosmicrose for the above image.

Many blessings,

Raven Aurora (Almighty Aphrodite) 

♥ The Queen of Hearts ♥