Hooting Owl

Hooting owl sits on a tree branch Expecting a small lunch Meal runs quickly across the ground He swoops down to get it Attacks like a stealthy being Quiet as a calm breeze Surprise works best for this hunter Small game is his real treat Then later atop the high branch His belly full he hoots A pleasant sound for all to hear He compliments the night
Russell Sivey

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 11/26/2016 12:40:00 PM
Nature nut checking in. Imagery in this poem made me see the owl and his meal in my minds eye. Enjoyed the whole read except the eating of which I tried not to picture. (smile)
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Date: 11/25/2012 2:21:00 PM
I can even hear the little guy burping at the end...hahahahaha....nice work, Russ. Love owls!
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Date: 11/25/2012 8:56:00 AM
You have written a slide show with sounds my friend... the mark of an excellent poet... Proud to be your friend... Michael
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Date: 11/25/2012 7:12:00 AM
lovely write here, my friend - I could imagine all this
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Date: 11/25/2012 6:18:00 AM
A great write my friend! Felt like I was a spectator in this nightly ritual! Kudos... Jack
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Date: 11/25/2012 5:13:00 AM
Russell, nicely done, you captured the scene perfectly. Constance
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Date: 11/24/2012 4:43:00 PM
Great descriptive work about nature..I have an owl close by who occasionally hoots for me or is it those deer hunters practicing their calls..Enjoyed reading ..Thanks for the uplifting review of my work..Sara
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Date: 11/24/2012 9:44:00 AM
Russell I like this tale, we have an owl that visits our garden every night and I just love the sound of it....David
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