His search continues
But this time he sees something different
In the middle of this endless wasteland
He sees an oasis

And by that oasis
The most beautiful bird he has ever seen
Resplendant in a multitude of bright colours
So much more beautiful than his own uniform black

Lovestruck, he lands near her
And tries to get her attention

Writing poems in his own blood upon the sand:
"See me. Love me."

She looks at him in disgust
And then flies away

As she leaves
The oasis dries out instantly
And the Raven dies there
Once again
Alone and unloved

This time
For the first time
It really hurts