Owl Culture

Owl hooting cease now
The ears feast the dirge of night
One more rat is dead

Rat flesh shrinks tonight
Makes feast for tomorrow's barn
A new parliament

When the owl laments
The village waits bait in breath
So silence breathes peace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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April 7, 2012 at 11:16 AM
awesome lines David.. in our culture the owl is a symbol of good luck.. luv.. such fantastic imagery too.. enjoyed..
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