The Owl Totem

Deep in my heart I cry out to the owl,
A feathered fowl represents watchfulness
And the everlasting search for wisdom,
Brown speckled bird that hears the call of truth,
It holds to its high perch tenaciously,
And is thought so infinitely stubborn.

The owl is the messenger of the sky,
It is free to skim across the chill air,
Riding the breeze, scorning distance below, 
Its sharp hearing picks up the smallest sounds,
Sensing every movement below on ground.
The herald of change, harbinger of death.

The owl's eyes bright can see in the darkness, 
Its senses of steel pierce through illusion,
The owl is surrounded daily by night, 
Warm symbol of new morning creation,
And navigator of intuition.
I rarely see, yet is dear to me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Zubair Avatar
July 22, 2017 at 6:31 PM
A beautiful tangible write
Warrior Avatar
June 24, 2017 at 10:16 AM
Congrats!!! Cecelia on your fine win my friend...god bless...^WW^
Dietrich Avatar
June 23, 2017 at 8:42 PM
Yes, I really like your animal choice. I am here again to say BIG congrats for your win, Cecelia!
Dietrich Avatar
June 16, 2017 at 9:36 PM
ahhh, is this one for that spirit guide contest? I just about did owl myself until I took a personality test to find my spirit guide online. It was a totally unexpected animal(not posted yet) but I was impressed that I am much like it! This one is awesome, Cecelia, and I am glad to know you have a great sense of humor for limericks!
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June 17, 2017 at 2:51 AM
Yes Andrea. I did an online test too and got an animal that didn't inspire me. So I wrote a poem about online or zodiac based tests. I didn't think that one quite had the "Native American feel" Wolf requested, so I wrote about my third time lucky result - the owl.
Horne Avatar
June 15, 2017 at 3:36 PM
love this fine owlish piece- & thanks very much for the place in your limerick contest
Andresen Avatar
June 14, 2017 at 3:53 AM
- Wise animals and a little mysterious - great poem Cecelia - hugs // Sun :)
Turner Avatar
June 13, 2017 at 8:05 PM
Great personification, Cecelia. Good luck:)
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