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A Haunting Echo

“When the owl sings, the night is silent.” – Charles de Leusse

The midnight darkness starts to settle over the river bay
As a great horned owl glides across searching for its prey
The moon illuminates the hungry raptor's wings in flight
As his screeches hauntingly echo along the river tonight
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Godwin Avatar
March 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Splendid poetic lines, Tania. So glad that I somehow clicked my way to one of your poems, feel in like and was able to help myself to more. I'm sure I'll visit again ... CayCay
Kitchin Avatar
March 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
CayCay, thank you.
Neumann Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
A real life poem. I enjoyed that, thank you. Kind wishes, Kai XXX
Kitchin Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Kai, thank you.
mysore Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
beautiful birds, such alert eyes. Nice quote and lovely write. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!
Kitchin Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Thriveni, thank you.
George Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Great image and a beautiful quatrain. Congratulations, Tania on your first place win.
Kitchin Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Valsa, thank you.
Daniel Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Haunting indeed, Tania, congratulations:)
Kitchin Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Joanna, thank you.
May Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The prey shivers at the haunting echoes, Nicely done
Kitchin Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Joseph, thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "A Haunting Echo" write again. Have a blessed day as you write away.......
Kitchin Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Paula, thank you.
Buhagiar Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I saw some caged owls in England, never in Malta. Fascinating creatures.
Kitchin Avatar
March 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Victor, thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
I enjoyed reading your "A Haunting Echo" write. Big eyes to better see dinner with. "Good Luck" We both did one... Have a fun weekend as you write away.........
Kitchin Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Paula, thank you.
Andresen Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
- Owls are among nature's most enigmatic creatures, Tania - A lovely poem :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs
Kitchin Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you. -hugs
Lane Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I've always found owls fascinating and their screeching as a fearsome call. Wonderful lines for the contest, Tania.
Kitchin Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Lin, thank you, I find them fascinating too.
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