Robert Lindley Poet Sonnet

Owls, Silent Magic In Flight

Owls, Silent Magic In Flight


Owls in flight glide so deadly silent
 prey dies so quickly and violent
Claws just as sharp as a razor knife
 nightime is the owl's hooting life!

Resting in tall trees in the hollow
 the night's moon they have to follow
No shrieks as they swoop down on prey
 owl's eating demands business not play!

A beauty shines with feathers and eyes
 smooth flight in dark forested skies
Owls are held to be old and very wise
 to love and admire if one simply tries!

A treasure to love and attempt to protect
Tragic if we fail due to ignorance and neglect!

07/27/2014

Night Owl - Poetry Contest
Sponsor -Kelly Deschler

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Poet Destroyer A August 25, 2014 at 4:23 PM Robert, , Congratulations, In Kelly's "Night Owl" contest. Love Linda

Joyce Johnson August 25, 2014 at 12:03 PM Nicely done. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Carol Eastman August 25, 2014 at 11:04 AM So true. He's not just a romantic figure... Congrats on the win.

Carrie Richards August 25, 2014 at 10:25 AM We are all responsible to protect and cherish wildlife,, I love the message in this winning poem ! Well done, Robert!!

Jan Allison August 25, 2014 at 4:40 AM beautiful write many congratulations on your win - we used to have a family of 5 owls in our tree when i was a young child - loved them ever since:-) Hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler August 24, 2014 at 9:31 PM It would be such a tragedy if we just let the owls become extinct.... I loved the rhyme in this, my friend. A terrific poem! Congratulations on your win!

Monterey Sirak July 29, 2014 at 8:25 AM Beautiful! I love owls, they are my favorite birds.

Ilene Bauer July 28, 2014 at 8:50 PM a very descriptive poem about one of nature's most amazing creatures. i enjoyed it very much!

Casarah Nance July 28, 2014 at 4:23 PM Great Job! This is terrific. If flowed so well, beautiful violence in nature, and you nailed it! :)

Regina Mcintosh July 28, 2014 at 7:14 AM This is awesome and I love owls. I deliver newspapers at night on a rural route so sometimes see them and always love the experience. Your poem should win. God bless you and happy writing.