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O for the Wings, Eyes and Ears of an Owl ~~~ Assuming we could do eye-popping things As does an owl flying the night on wings When no one knows of antics in moonlight O for the mystique of a silent flight. Imagine having circular vision It'd be alike watching television If we should be as farsighted as owls We would never miss anything ourselves. Should we have eyes in the back of our head We would still miss out on lots, our dreams unfed Unlike owls who with rotating heads seek Prey fit for a sumptuous midnight feast. If we had owls spectacular eye sight And stupendous hearing for sounds of night Imagine when we were walking around The hot gossip and secrets to be found. What a hooting tooting it’d surely be To be a wise owl sitting in a tree Hearing and seeing all right through the night What wonderful poetry one could write. ~~~ ~~~ 8th October 2022

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/12/2022 4:32:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one. Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go. I think owls are awesome, but I am a day person so I would have to let that wish go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/19/2022 6:31:00 PM

Thank you Sara, very much appreciated… Belle

Sally Eslinger

Date: 10/11/2022 12:56:00 PM

Oh, Belle, this poem entrancedme. Birds are a choice dear to me to draw, read about and watch.This is a Fave for me, too!it speaks inspiration &imagination!Thank you for this Jewel! I think I will copy it over in calligraphy. For you, visual vibes of bouquets and Bear hugs! Want to send you a SMail…..sally

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2022 6:24:00 PM

Thank you so much Sally, I appreciate your words and the fave and would love to see some of the drawings you’ve done. I look forward to your SoupMail and the calligraphy… Belle

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/10/2022 8:29:00 AM

A fav for me Belle. Even the presentation takes the shape of an owl (in my mind). Great ode to the critters :) Linda

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2022 6:21:00 PM

Thank you so much for the fave Linda, now you’ve mentioned that the poem presentation takes the shape of an owl I can see it, thanks for pointing it out… Belle -:)

Bill Baker

Date: 10/8/2022 5:09:00 PM

Very creative way to write about the attributes of owls, Belle. I enjoyed the read, my friend. Have a nice weekend, dear one. Bill

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2022 6:16:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading and commenting on this poem Bill, truly appreciated poet pal… Belle

Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/8/2022 11:31:00 AM

I shall never forget how a silent owl stole a rainbow trout from me! Pure mystique! Enjoyed this, Belle! Aloha!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2022 6:14:00 PM

Gosh Rico, I’ve never heard of an owl taking food off someone’s plate before. Glad you enjoyed the read, Maloha! Belle

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/8/2022 7:17:00 AM

Belle, your poetry is well written, and it manages to convey the emotions of a great number of readers. Your poem is very remarkable, especially the analogy and the concepts included in it. Best regards.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2022 6:08:00 PM

Thank you so much Sotto, I appreciate your encouraging words. Warm wishes, Belle

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/8/2022 2:57:00 AM

Graceful poem. Would you want to be an owl? :)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 10/11/2022 6:07:00 PM

Thank you Victor, I imagine if I’d been a owl it’ would have been a hoot… Belle