Owl

The owl in the night pine sky
hooted most eves a soft reply
to quiet dusk and creaking limb,
a fervent wish to be let in?
Or mournful note of passing time,
a harbinger of deathly rhyme?
I think not, it’s just her jest,
Only God knows, who knows her best.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gulley Avatar
November 21, 2014 at 8:07 AM
A very rhythm sweet poem. Another one I like....Sharon G.
Andresen Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 8:25 AM
- An owl who stays awake at night ..... sound is adventurous ....and... a little spooky - Great writing, Jim! - // Anne-Lise :)
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