Silent Flight
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
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10-12-19
Writing Challenge October - 2019 - Bird- Contest
Sponsor: Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode
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