Farewell, Dear Nightbird ( Cowritten With Carolyn Devonshire )
You were but three inches tall that day
When I heard you cry and ran outside
To stand between you, my beloved owl
And a swooping hawk, wings three-feet wide
Little me, new born owl of the night
Staying in my wooded habitat
Being brave enough to venture out
Golly, Ollie, thinking what was that
Each night you have serenaded me
But today I bring sad news, sweet friend
I must move away and leave you here
Our life together's about to end
To part, but in different places
The lovely times we shared together
This so sad Barn Owl and his neighbour
We two birds will always be tethered
And when the moon overcomes the sun
I'll listen for your cries o'er the waves
Your gentle croon brought peace and comfort
It's a memory my heart will save
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Copyright © James Fraser | Year Posted 2009
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