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Oh, Funny Night Owl - Lol

Oh, funny night owl; I relate
to you. I also stay up late!
My eyes, like yours, are mellow green
and staring too, but at a screen.

I stare at E-mails and TV
until I know that finally
I must retire myself to bed
and rest my weary night owl head.

I feel so rotten when I wake
I have to do a double take.
I see the clock. It's eight a.m.
I sit up grumbling, "Damn, oh, Damn."

Then brimming with new morning cheer,
I drag myself before the mirror
yet frown to see upon my face
those little lines I can't erase.

Oh, funny night owl. We're not wise
with circles underneath our eyes!
And now I get to look like hell
because I love the night so well.

Date: Sept. 20, 2011

Contest Name: Make Me Actually Lol 2 Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Nina Parmenter

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Cherl Dunn

Date: 10/26/2014 12:41:00 PM

Andrea, What a funny story, lol it's pretty cool though don't know how I could have missed this one, but I'm glad I discovered it. We must be fellow night owls of a the feather for my eyes same the same circles under them lol, great write here lady, cheri I'm glad you like my Franikenstiein write also I wanted to give the old guy a new twist and yes I read years ago and just love this monster for his humanity.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 8/26/2014 4:58:00 PM

I do a lot of "night owl" writing and reading, this is me! bags and circles all...Congrats dear. BG

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 8/26/2014 11:25:00 AM

Oh great pen Andrea! Big congrats on win! I too m a night owl !

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/25/2014 4:28:00 PM

Hi Andrea, , Congratulations, In Kelly's "Night Owl" contest. Linda

Carol Eastman

Date: 8/25/2014 11:46:00 AM

Loved what you created here. Congrats on the win.

John Lawless

Date: 8/25/2014 11:38:00 AM

Be careful Andrea, you may wake up some morning with a field mouse on your pillow.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/25/2014 5:41:00 PM

hahaha, that would not be so bad, my cat sleeps by my pillow!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/25/2014 4:51:00 AM

very humurous write:-) Many congrats on your win Andrea. hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/24/2014 10:37:00 PM

I guess it is unwise for humans to become night owls, but, it is hard to stay away from that life!.... This poem was very humorous and it really made me smile! Nice work, Andrea! Congrats on your win!

Robin Davis

Date: 3/1/2014 8:21:00 PM

Andrea Such a cute and funny write. I can relate because I have insomnia and its hard to sleep. Nice job Thanks for the sweet comment on my Birthday poem. Yes, my birthday was yesterday.

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 9/17/2013 12:44:00 PM

Wow, This is a great poem. I love every stanza. Bravo!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/21/2013 11:22:00 PM

As a fellow night owl I like this. There's just WAY too many things I must check up on before I hit the hay (and even when I do hit it I still, now and then, check my phone). My friend at work works at a coffee shop as well... she gets up 5 in the morning and goes to bed at midnight... I'm guessing it's all the caffeine. Even as I type this message it's almost midnight for me... fun poem!

Kash Poet

Date: 9/23/2011 6:48:00 AM

Haha this is true for me also...I am a night owl.Enjoyed the humour here....But perhaps nancy wanted more..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/23/2011 6:18:00 AM

We don't share the Night Owl personality..I am exhausted and ready for bed at dark..In the mornings, I can't sleep and have to get up be comforted though I look and feel the same way..Thanks for the encouraging reviews..Yes, I have written many Diminished Hexaverse. When I was trying to learn some new forms, I practiced on that one many times..Sara

Nancy Jones

Date: 9/22/2011 12:40:00 PM

Been there, done that... lol, who'm I kiddin'?... AM there DOIN' that nearly every weekday! Great write, Andrea. Happy day~N

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 9/21/2011 7:15:00 PM

HOO are you writing about in this one...HOO could it be!?! :) Ha. I am being an idiot with ridiculous jokes today! I like your cute piece of work HOOOTIE HOOOO! Did you ever notice that owls sing the same beat, no matter where you are....it goes " HOO ha HOO...Hoo HOO! Do it aloud and you will know what I mean. (Or maybe you will just think I belong in a madhouse:)

Joe Maverick

Date: 9/21/2011 2:56:00 AM

I am smiling as i write, well done Andrea..

James Peranteau

Date: 9/20/2011 8:59:00 PM

Cute write here dear poet ! It was a pleasure reading this witty poem Andrea ! Have a wonderful week my friend....much love, james

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/20/2011 8:36:00 PM

Love the night time and owls awesome poem p.d.

Jack Horne

Date: 9/20/2011 4:34:00 PM

LOL, I know just how you feel - I'm not a lark either

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/20/2011 4:12:00 PM

it's 4am, so we are night trackers, andies... bewitched! winning wishes..:)huggs, nette

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 9/20/2011 2:10:00 PM

haha! how I can relate to this-- I am such a night owl! Very witty piece you got here, Andrea! You know what they say, birds of the same feather.... ok, I am being corny....lol gosh I am soo eating my words, blush blush blush!!