Ravens

The raven is the national bird of Bhutan It is worn in the royal hat. The raven is the official bird of the Yukon And of the city of Yellowknife King Harald Hardrada carried a raven banner Called land-waster, a Viking boast In Sweden the raven is known As the ghost of a murdered person In Scotland, a raven's a corbie Feasting on knights and gallow's meat The ravens, Hugin and Mugin Sit upon Odin's shoulders Their names are Thought and Memory The raven is the trickster god Of the Inuit and the Koyukons The Kingdom of England will fall If the Tower of London ravens fly away Hail to the raven, The Wizard of Skene's familiar Wise were his ways who had the gift of speech