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 © | Year Posted 2009

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Gass Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 5:47 PM
This is another wonderful collaborati, James! You and Carolyn write so beautifully together. I read "Tsunami Survivors" and it is such a wonderful poem filled with such touching sentiment. A book together, perhaps? Love, Robin
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September 14, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Great Colaboration!... Enjoyed it immensely... Can See The Night, The Owl... The Tender care... The Goodbye MoonBee
Chircop Avatar
September 6, 2009 at 4:51 AM
ow how did i miss this..........beautiful and the departure it is sad..yes a memory in the heart will last a lifetime--great job Fraser and Carolyn--charma
Austin Avatar
September 3, 2009 at 6:23 AM
Hooo....Hoooo! By golly this one brought a tear to my eye. Hats off to you Jim and your co-author, Carolyn. Love, daver
George   Avatar
September 3, 2009 at 5:03 AM
James, This touched my heart very deeply. beautiful sentiments. The vision was extraordinaire. You and Carolyn make a wonderful writing team. Thank you for all your kind comments on my writing. Much appreciated. lainie
Goff Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 7:15 PM
stanzas shared with delight by us all! great work! Carolyn and James!...psss. you will honor your friend by helping another, I'm sure!....love, James
Peranteau Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Wonderful undertaking by two fine poetes,...I love it ,...Bravo ! Don't be surprised if you find your little friend has followed you my friend ! James
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September 2, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Wonderful collaboration. The poem flows together so well--something difficult to achieve when writers work together. Nice job!!!! Keep on writing. Karen
Richards Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 3:44 PM
I especially love the last stanza....filled with tenderness. ~ Carrie
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September 2, 2009 at 3:26 PM
lovely, nicely done, James and Carolyn
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September 2, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Dear James, it was wonderful taking a short break from packing to put together this farewell to my owl. I will miss him but, like you, he will be in my heart. Love writing with you! It gives me such joy. Love, Carolyn
Moreno Avatar
September 2, 2009 at 2:54 PM
Nice work you two, love the creativity.
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September 2, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Hawk and Owl on separate shores. Interesting work you two. Sara
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