John Gondolf Poet Personification

The Owl and the Jay

An old grey barn owl sat on a limb;
He looked weary and a bit forlorned.
A young blue jay flew up beside him;
with brilliant blue plumage he was adorned.
The jay to the owl, “Why are you so sad;
You have everything going for you.
You are old and wise, a good life you’ve had,
And still you are sad and blue.”
“My mate is away,” said the owl to the jay;
“She’s off giving care to our young;
And I’m left all alone when she is away,
And I feel like I’m coming unstrung.”
The jay to the owl, “You should be glad old friend;
I’ve seen many young females today;
And there’s an old saying that’s been penned,
‘When the cat’s away, the mice can play.’”
“My dear friend jay, you are such a fool;
You must know that owls mate for life.
To lure me with forbidden pleasures is cruel;
I would never do that to my wife.
I’m wise enough to know that would be dim,
and I would forever be scorned.
And that is why I’m sitting here on this limb,
and I’m looking a bit forlorned.


September 22, 2017

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Susan Ashley June 22, 2019 at 8:13 PM It is my wonderful pleasure to return and partake in the beauty of your lovely poem once more, John, and to extend my congratulations to you for a fine win. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan John Gondolf June 22, 2019 at 9:10 PM Thank you so much, Susan, your thoughts and comments touch me deeply. It is always a pleasure to hear your thoughts. All my best. John

Jack Ellison July 13, 2018 at 11:49 AM Blue Jays hit home with me... oh you mean the actual bird!!! LOL Thought you were referring to the baseball Jays!!! "A dignified, old bird, with OLD being the keyword... that's me too!!! Cheers! John Gondolf July 13, 2018 at 12:35 PM Hey Jack, I got a good chuckle out of your comment. Your Jays are having a tough year...but they are doing better than my Rangers. It's gonna be a long hot summer here in Texas.

Laura Breidenthal March 22, 2018 at 11:09 AM Quite a noble, dignified bird I say. Nice little narrative, John. I appreciate the contrast - the sad wisdom of the owl, and the joyous impishness of the Jay - the young vs the old. Always, Laura John Gondolf March 22, 2018 at 11:17 AM That's me, the noble, dignified, old bird, with OLD being the key word. Hey, thanks for taking the time to read some of my earlier posts, I appreciate that, Laura. John

Rhoda Tripp January 6, 2018 at 10:04 PM Awww. So sweet, John. What a rarity nowadays to find. True love and commitment. Beautiful write, my Dear. John Gondolf January 7, 2018 at 6:33 AM Thank you, Rhoda.

Andrea Dietrich November 20, 2017 at 11:35 PM The title of this one really drew me in. This is somewhat like a fable. I really like your little story with lesson behind it. John Gondolf November 21, 2017 at 4:38 AM I like to use personification when I’m trying to make a point; so it does become like a fable. Debbie travels a lot to care for her father and someone told me I should take advantage of that. It inspired me to write this.

Susan Ashley October 29, 2017 at 8:25 PM John, this is such a clever, tender and creative write. A great theme written with gentle eloquence. Enjoyed very much! John Gondolf October 29, 2017 at 8:46 PM Thank you for your wonderful comments, Susan, I’m glad you enjoyed this poem. John

Venetia Crasta September 29, 2017 at 8:31 AM pleasant reading John Gondolf September 29, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thank you again, Venetia, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Sunlite Wanter September 22, 2017 at 6:29 PM I really enjoyed this clever writing. John Gondolf September 22, 2017 at 9:23 PM Thank you, Sunlite. Glad you enjoyed my work.