Underneath a Moonlit Sky

I sit in my lawn chair and reflect I feel fortunate to be here tonight Remembering my recent intentions As I look at the river, my angst is over The river was enticing me one night Water ripples whispering, calling me As I walked down to the water’s edge Dark, melancholy thoughts took over Imagining my body floating peacefully Until I am sinking, drowning, giving up My grief fading away under deep water As my feet touch the soft murky bottom Luckily, I was distracted that desperate night I heard an owl hoot, I looked up, startled Seeing his piercing eyes watching over me I decided to turn back as my toes are wet Walking home deep in thought, wondering Who sent the owl, was it real, a warning? Just a bird or an angel spirit sent for me My pain and grief are now feeling lighter I sat out under a moonlit sky that night I heard another hoot, the owl was back High up in a tree, his piercing eyes glowing Feeling at peace knowing my angel is back 7/25/2020 Contest: Pick-A-Title, Vol 20 Free Verse 3 Sponsor: Edward Ibeh 1/21/2021 Submitted into the contest: All Yours, sponsored by Brian Strand