The Owl

Photo by Ian Britton CC Non commercial - Non derivative 3.0 Licence

Surprised us it did

Soaring out of a tree

Into full view

Surprised us it did

Gently landing on a branch

Right in front of us

Oh...

So silent it was

Its eyes blinking

Considering us it seemed

Those 2-legged creatures

Down there

Smile could I but not

For here was Owl

In full view

In full presence

And the Heart sang and danced in joyful glee!

It's Owl!

Oh...

Bowed my head I did

Stare not

Owl looked upon us

Unconcerned

After all, we were in full view!

These 2 -legged ones

Funny are they

The way they stand there

So still

Smile again I do

As we gently leave

Reluctantly

For who would wish to leave such silence

Such calmness

Such naturalness?

Mmmm...

Bye, Owl!

Twas an honour to meet you!