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The Wise Old Owl

Have you heard of the wise old Owl Who sits in the old oak tree Have you wondered why the wise old Owl Attracts the forests creatures to he Well, what this old Owl could do He was always prepared to listen And for that he passed on his wisdom Soon the forest began to glisten Then came that terrible day When others thought he knew nothing at all All the creatures ran amok In a frenzied do what you like ball The old Owl was having none of this And he called on the forest elders to court If you keep carrying on this way What you have, I shall have to abort And behold the very next day The forest became quiet and serene On the old oak tree the old wise Owl declared What you have now achieved, humans can only dream http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/life-14.php

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 8/25/2014 4:25:00 PM
James, , Congratulations, In Kelly's "Night Owl" contest. Love Linda
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Date: 8/25/2014 1:08:00 PM
Giving the wise old owl his due. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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James Fraser
Date: 8/25/2014 3:14:00 PM
Thank you so much Joyce, glad you enjoyed this poem - James.......
Date: 8/25/2014 11:22:00 AM
Amen! Love the end! Congrats on the win.
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James Fraser
Date: 8/25/2014 3:02:00 PM
Many thanks Carol, as per many of my nature poems, she wins, we lose because we're so good at making a mess of things - James.......
Date: 8/25/2014 4:46:00 AM
Great tale of a wise old owl. many congrats on your win James:-) hugs jan xx
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James Fraser
Date: 8/25/2014 2:58:00 PM
Thanks kindly Jan, out of all the poems I've written, it's one I've enjoyed writing - James :)
Date: 8/24/2014 9:58:00 PM
Those old owls are very wise, we humans could learn a lot from them, and all we need to do is listen.... This is a really great write, James! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 8/25/2014 2:53:00 PM
Thank you kindly Kelly for honouring my poem in your contest, glad you liked it - James :)
Date: 3/14/2011 4:42:00 PM
A pondering you've caused with this soul dear poet...great write James, you wise ol' poet ! much love, james
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Date: 3/13/2011 3:32:00 PM
Awesome use of satire and sarcasm, James. Find this owl and put him in charge of the United Nations! Dad had predicted he wouldn't see an economic recovery in his lifetime - he was right. I predict we will not see world peace in our lifetime, James. People are finding all sorts of ways to debunk the 2012 prophecies, but only time will tell. This world needs more owls and fewer people. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/13/2011 4:27:00 AM
such a good tale! well done..love,Deb
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Date: 3/12/2011 10:37:00 PM
very interesting allegory, James. ( I think you might call it allegory?) full of wise thought!
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Date: 3/12/2011 7:49:00 PM
A very wise write indeed, enjoyed.
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