OWL

by WILDANDREADYMiami, Florida, USA

Aug 2015 1,778 Views 18 comments

THE OWL

WHEN THE OWL SPEAKS; PEOPLE LISTEN! HE POSSESSES THOSE SPOOKY EYES THAT SEEM TO GLISTEN! I LONG TO HEAR HIM HOOT, FOR HE"S AN EVERLASTING WATCHDOG AND YOU SHOULD BE EVER AWARE AS YOU COMMUTE! HE"S A STRANGE BIRD BUT HARDLY A MORE DISTINCTIVE SOUND CAN EVER BE HEARD! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE AN OWL PERCHED OUTSIDE MY HOME! HE WOULD BE MY FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE AND HE WOULD ALERT ME, BEFORE THE MOMENT GETS TENSE!

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Posted: Aug 2015

About this poem:

THE OWL IS WISE AND EVER ALERTING US WHEN SOMEONE IS NEAR!

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Comments (18)

niah9Auckland, New ZealandAug 21, 2015

There is a very small owl in NZ...pronounced Morpork....and early evening they start their unusual calling....cute, and not as impressive at the larger variety, but like you, I love owls....enjoyed the poetry.....Kathy

WILDANDREADYOPMiami, Florida USAAug 22, 2015

THANKS NIAH! IT SEEMS THAT NOT MANY PEOPLE GIVE A HOOT, BUT I LOVE THEM!

TRAVIS

paloma66Manukau, Auckland New ZealandAug 23, 2015

I like them too Travis,I do a lot of craft and make owls using pine cones,pipe cleaners and other stuff,the Morpork here is so cute.Thank you for sharing these lines on the owl.

WILDANDREADYOPMiami, Florida USAAug 24, 2015

THANKS PALOMA! NOT ENOUGH GETS SAID ABOUT THE OWL! YOUR CRAFT SOUNDS INTERESTING!

TRAVIS

aviasSoutheast, Missouri USAAug 25, 2015

Hi Trav..There is an owl that visits the yard here...usually hear it in the early hours just before dawn....its low hooting call is so peaceful, I picture it sitting on a tree branch checking for some breakfast which would probably be a field mouse! Glad you appreciate owls..hoping someday you find yourself living with one nearby!

...Harriett

WILDANDREADYOPMiami, Florida USAAug 25, 2015

THANKS HARRIET! I CAN TELL YOU GIVE A HOOT!

TRAV

beautifulyouNew York, USASep 4, 2015

Hi Travis, thanks for the share.
Say 'hello' to this beauty!

WILDANDREADYOPMiami, Florida USASep 5, 2015

SHE"S GORGEOUS! THANKS B.Y.! I REALLY GIVE A HOOT!

TRAVIS

online today!

socrates44San Fernando, Trinidad and TobagoSep 5, 2015

Travis

Thanks for posting this poem.

Reading it set me thinking about a "Wise Old Owl" poem that I had seen as a child. With the help of the internet, I found it. Here it is:

I could not get a larger picture. However, the words are:

"A Wise Old Owl"

"A wise old Owl
Sat on a oak.
The more he saw,
The less he spoke.
The less he spoke,
The more he heard.
Why can't we be
Like that wise old bird?"

"The four-line poem “A Wise Old Owl” is cited in print from at least 1883, but is of unknown authorship. A 1904 source (below) credits “the immortal poet Bromley.”

Great words of wisdom!

Have a nice day!

paloma66Manukau, Auckland New ZealandSep 5, 2015

Niice little poem Socrates I did hear it in my childhood my gran had recited it to us.Thanks for sharing this,it brought back memories.

WILDANDREADYOPMiami, Florida USASep 8, 2015

THATS BEAUTIFUL SOCRATES! THANX!

TRAVIS

beautifulyouNew York, USASep 8, 2015

Travis, you'll love this montage of interaction with baby owls!

aviasSoutheast, Missouri USASep 8, 2015

@beautifulU..

.Just watched the baby owl video...what could be any cuter than those round heads and big eyes....enjoying their bath, gettin a nice head scratch or just hangin out...they are absolutely irresistible! Thanks for posting here so others can enjoy!...Harriett

WILDANDREADYOPMiami, Florida USASep 10, 2015

B.Y. THAT VIDEO IS SO CUTE! I WILL TREASURE IT!

TRAVIS

WILDANDREADYOPMiami, Florida USASep 12, 2015

HARRIET; ISNT THE VIDEO SENSATIONAL?

TRAV

ladygwen123Williamstown, Massachusetts USASep 25, 2015

what I glean from this poet is two things. The first, without question is style. Can be recognized anywhere. The second us not only a love of nature an her ways but total empathy to animals in nature especially in the recognition that they as people do, feel bad, die and feel sad.
I had 2 birds male and female Woke one morning and she was dyung( egg bound) He was standing over her at a total loss of what to do. My tears that day were for him not her. I felt his helplessness as I did when my son died Thank you for your thoughts.: kiss: :sad flower:

aviasSoutheast, Missouri USASep 25, 2015

Trav...Yeah....Loved that video