The Raven is a kind of crow,

Immortalized by Mr. Poe,

And we are often led astray

By its resemblance to the Ray;

The one which I denominate,

Is termed by fisher-men the Skate;

I much prefer the latter phrase,

There are so many kinds of Rays:

There're Rays of hope, and Rays of light.

X Rays, and Rays more re-con-dite,

Which, though of interest to Science,

With Ravens have but small alliance.