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An owl takes off in silent flight Listening for its prey's slightest move For creatures which forage at night Survival is a skill they must constantly prove A heart shaped face belies its guile Its head can swivel almost all the way around It can hear a whisper from a mile In many habitats they abound An echo drifts through forest's dark As shadows slither to and fro Two eyes peer out searching for its mark Talons ready to strike a deadly blow Owls send out their "ho ho hoos" To warn other owls to stay away From lofty perches they have full views As they rule the realm they survey --- 10-12-19 Writing Challenge October - 2019 - Bird- Contest Sponsor: Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/10/2019 2:27:00 PM

Hello Joseph May , owls are beautiful birds. I like the way you described the owl. Have a nice day my friend.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/25/2019 6:24:00 PM

Joseph, congratulations on your great win. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/22/2019 5:39:00 PM

Love the bird you chose to do it on, Joseph. You know the owl very well. Congrats, and thanks for your contest that got judged just recently.

Joseph May
Date: 10/22/2019 7:02:00 PM

Thanks Andrea..

Constance La France

Date: 10/22/2019 11:30:00 AM

Joseph, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this engaging poem, and your video is great too!

Joseph May
Date: 10/22/2019 7:01:00 PM

Thank you for my placement DH

Jan Allison

Date: 10/20/2019 5:49:00 PM

a charming poem Joseph, my first attempt was about a family of owls who lived in our garden but I changed my mind and didn't post it as I was unsure if DH wanted one bird. I must finish it one day:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May
Date: 10/22/2019 7:00:00 PM

Thank you Jan

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/20/2019 1:17:00 PM

- A beautiful owl, Joseph - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May
Date: 10/22/2019 7:00:00 PM

Thank you Ann...hugs

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/19/2019 11:34:00 PM

Descriptive, creative and awesomely crafted - the owl actually in my imagination flew above me silently I have to fave this gem. Hugs, Jennifer.

Joseph May
Date: 10/22/2019 6:59:00 PM

Thank you for making it a fave Jennifer

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/14/2019 11:03:00 PM

I am "Little Owl" A name given to me by a dear Indian friend. ( He passed away ) Your thoughts take me there in the moment. To days long ago. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. Such vivid images you paint, with your words. I shall place this in my favorites. Ahh, this photo. I am soaring through the blue. Soft sigh. ~ Brandy

Joseph May
Date: 10/22/2019 6:58:00 PM

Thank you Brandy

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 10/14/2019 9:47:00 PM

Loved reading about an owl's silent flight and the video is brilliant!

Joseph May
Date: 10/22/2019 6:58:00 PM

Thank you Smita

Silent One

Date: 10/13/2019 5:07:00 PM

Brilliant... You created vivid imagery

Joseph May
Date: 10/13/2019 7:17:00 PM

Thank you Silent One

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/13/2019 7:08:00 AM

Detailed description.. articulate ..just like the photo..well written, indeed!

Joseph May
Date: 10/13/2019 7:19:00 AM

Thank you Vijay

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/12/2019 10:07:00 PM

This is a beauty for the contest. I've always loved owls... they're beautiful majestic creatures. I enjoyed your poem so much. God bless you with a win and prayers for you, Gina

Joseph May
Date: 10/13/2019 7:18:00 AM

Than you Regina, blessings to you..

Hello There

Date: 10/12/2019 8:12:00 PM

Oh my gosh ~ awesome video, but I only saw it after reading your incredibly descriptive and accurate poem! A winning combo! Good luck, Joseph!

Joseph May
Date: 10/12/2019 8:28:00 PM

Thank you HT

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 10/12/2019 5:59:00 PM

Love it and the video...which I usually think takes away from a poem but this one is perfect...soup mail please.

Joseph May
Date: 10/12/2019 7:35:00 PM

Thank you Jeanne, I appreciate your comments