The Little Owl and the Wolf

A snowy owl sat on her nest
   while tending to her brood;
her mate flew out upon a quest 
   to gather up their food.
An old grey wolf then soon appeared
   who wandered in the dark.
To owl he said, “Don’t be afeared
   my noise is just a bark.”
To him she said, “How sweet your face, 
   I’m sure you mean no harm,
and surely heart is full of grace;
   no need to be alarmed.
Please sit and visit us a while;
   I’ll share with you my time.”
To her he said, with gentle smile,
  “Please share with me your rhymes.”
And so this friendly bond was sealed
   between unlikely pair,
the old grey wolf, his friendship yield,
   and wise young owl so fair.

And so the moral of this tale
   I offer you today,
to you one day might be avail
   when stranger comes your way…

“Don’t be alarmed of those unknown,
   who fate, to you may send,
that wander in the night alone;
   they might turn out a friend.”


January 29, 2019
Poem of the Day - January 31, 2019
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Kingston Avatar
April 19, 2024 at 5:54 PM
What a lovely poem with a beautiful message. I thought it was darling and it made me smile from ear to ear.
Gauthier Avatar
January 20, 2021 at 12:24 PM
Well penned, John. Delightful. Glad it was published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
Gondolf Avatar
January 21, 2021 at 4:08 AM
Thank you for your kind thoughts, Line, i appreciate it. John
Delaney Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 5:46 AM
What a beautiful message of friendship. A pleasure to read your poems this morning, John. Stay safe. SuZ
Gondolf Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 8:37 AM
Thank you so much, SuZ, I'm glad you enjoyed it. This has always been one of my favorites. You stay safe as well. Hugs, John
Ashley Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 10:18 PM
It is a joy to return to partake of the beauty of your poem once more, John, and to extend my congratulations to you for a wonderful win. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
Gondolf Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 4:27 AM
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Susan, I appreciate it. All the best. John
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 12:33 PM
I enjoyed reading this sweet poem again John. So happy to see it on the winner's list! Congratulations my friend! : ) xxoo
Gondolf Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 12:50 PM
Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate it. I think this is one of my favorite poems that I have written. John
Haight Avatar
April 27, 2019 at 6:04 PM
John, am so pleased to see your delightful poem on a winning list once more, and happy to read it again! Congratulations! Sandra
Gondolf Avatar
April 27, 2019 at 6:46 PM
Thank you so much, Sandra, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 6:44 AM
This poem is so endearing John. I love the way it ended and your message. Congratulations on your deserving win! xxoo
Gondolf Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 6:58 AM
Thank you so much, Connie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Lamoureux Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 12:01 AM
My pleasure John.
Nicole Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 9:41 PM
My eyes are misty, in a good way. The owl and wolf were indeed friends. A real life moment captured, many years ago. Congratulations John, on this win. ~ Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 4:28 AM
Thank you, Brandy, I’m glad I could bring back some good memories from your past for you. All my best. John
Lamoureux Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 9:18 AM
I enjoyed reading this one, congrats and thanks for entering my contest.
Gondolf Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 9:23 AM
Thanks, Richard, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for hosting the contest. John
Ashley Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Your poem is fantastic and uplifting, John. Enchanting storytelling. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Gondolf Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 9:24 PM
Thank you so much, Susan, I appreciate your warm and wonderful comments. John
Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2019 at 9:03 PM
Great poem, John. The advice is risky. LOL
Gondolf Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 3:34 AM
Thank you, Line.
Kucharek Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 5:49 PM
What a beautiful friendship! I was so pleased that it had a happy ending. Going in I was thinking lrrh! Your flow was brilliant, like a beautiful song! I absolutely loved it! .......sherilynn
Gondolf Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 6:04 PM
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, Sherilynn, I appreciate it. John
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February 4, 2019 at 8:46 PM
You are a sly one indeed. Storytelling is excellent here. Perhaps you should be teaching. You have written a lot of poems here. If you haven't written a book, you should. <3 B
Gondolf Avatar
February 5, 2019 at 4:19 AM
Thank you, Berteena, I appreciate your support. Perhaps one day I will write a book. John
Haight Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 7:38 PM
John, I enjoyed your delightful poem, filled with so much wisdom and wonderful to read with its lovely rhythm and rhymes. Congratulations on your win in this marathon contest! And also a belated congrats on your POTD honor! Sandra :)
Gondolf Avatar
February 3, 2019 at 5:42 AM
Thank you so much, Sandra, I appreciate your appreciate your wonderful comments and congrats. John
One Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 7:15 AM
Congrats on POTD John..
Gondolf Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM
Thanks, SO, I appreciate it. John
Nicole Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 8:10 PM
These words certainly belong in the sky. My heart smiles knowing they are drifting there. :) Congratulations John, on this win. ~ Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 5:30 AM
Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate you. Keep smiling. John
Toney Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 7:35 PM
John, what a delightful write! "Please share with me your rhymes!" I love it! Congratulations on your win on mile 15 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest. Thank you so much for supporting my contests. By continuing to place in the contests you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
Gondolf Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 5:28 AM
Thanks, Mark, I appreciate it.
Proxenos Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 11:52 PM
John , My heartiest congratulations, belated though they are. I do apologize for not coming back to you sooner. A very deserved win my friend. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Gondolf Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 4:54 AM
Thank you so much, Jennifer, I appreciate you. John
Raven Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 6:27 PM
Hi John, dropping by with my congratulations on your well-deserved Poem Of The Day honour with this wonderful write. have a wonderful Friday....Mike.
Gondolf Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 4:53 AM
Thanks so much, Mike, I appreciate it. John
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 5:34 PM
A great poem with a wonderful message John. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD! : )
Gondolf Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 5:43 PM
Thank you, Connie, I appreciate it. John
Nicole Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 4:17 PM
These words belong drifting in the sky, caressing the page- all at the same time. Beautiful in every way my dear friend. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 4:22 PM
Thank you, Brandy, your thoughts lift my spirits...John
Michael Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 2:46 PM
Wonderful message...Congratulations John...nicely presented
Gondolf Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Thanks, Arturo, I appreciate it. John
Andresen Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 1:31 PM
- I like the moral of this writing, John .... congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gondolf Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Thank you for your thoughts, Anne-Lise, I appreciate it. John
Gentile Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 12:54 PM
John, what a totally wonderful poem, so entire worthy of POTD, Congratulations!
Gondolf Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 1:07 PM
Thanks so much, Mike I appreciate it. John
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