The Mocking Owl

the hoot of an owl
listening drives you insane
in a quiet night



~Contest: Owl Haiku
~Sponsor: Robert James Liguori.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Dietrich Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 1:03 PM
way to go for a pedestal win, Abdul. Congratulations
Kauffman Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 10:17 AM
Congratulations on your win Abdul. Good perspective.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 1:50 PM
I think it would drive me sane, I would love it so much. Fabulous, evocative haiku! Congratulations on your win. xomo
Liguori Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 12:49 PM
Indeed when no other sounds around, the hooting can be maddening!
Ashley Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 12:17 PM
Wonderful imagery, Abdul. Congratulations for your excellent win in Robert's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 6:20 PM
Especially on a camp out! Hoo out there…lol! Congratulations, Abdul!
Allison Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 5:08 PM
still i'd love to hear one, we dont have them where we live, never seen one on the island since we moved here except at a nature park:-( hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
October 14, 2021 at 9:14 PM
Cutie poem, Abdul, enjoyed reading. We have an owl around once in a while and it is big, it makes me nerves, but it is at night it hoots .
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