Comment from Sally Carter

Excellent

Hey Brooke, you've really got into this bird thing! Another interesting story I'd never heard before. One learns so much more on this site than just poetry.
Another delightful read, a "real" poem, which I enjoyed very much.
Sally C

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, Sally - the air was just filled with birds that day, it would seem! LOL Brooke :-)

Comment from lola29

Excellent

Brooke, your work is fascinating. I really hope you've published a children's book because not only are your poems unique and beautiful, but very educational. I just love them!

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, Lola - I appreciate your kind comments :-) brooke

Comment from Oatmeal

Excellent

adewpearl,

Well chosen words are expressive. The flow was good. The theme was excellent! Very well formatted and full of descriptive narrations.

I did locate one small error. Nothing to worry about at all. It will be a quick fix.

He says they're off to see the (Son)
**son

Everything else looks terrific!

I look forward to seeing you again.

Love you,

Oatmeal

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, Oatmeal - I capitalized it as it is a word referring to Christ. Brooke :-)

Comment from Trybuck

Excellent

And I thought the owl was a wise old bird. So many legends I've never heard. Good job of putting them in poetic form and giving another lesson in poetry at the same time. Good job, Buck

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, Buck. I appreciate your positive words :-) Brooke

Comment from Amicus

Excellent

What's to say about a whimsical poem that rhymes well, is skillfully metered and smooth flowing, and recounts still another obscure but interesting birdie legend for Christmas.

'owl just say, "This one's a hoot!"

By the way, don't you need some quotation marks in your refrains and bird talk?

Good job.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

I did use quotes in the end bird talk, so you're probably right that I should add it in the other places! Thanks, Amicus :-) Brooke

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Brooke,

Another excellent poem and a fascinating legendtold through it. I loved the image it invokes of the birds gathering and the owl doing a Thomas the Twin.

Patrick

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, Patrick - I'm pleased you like this one :-) Brooke

Comment from volunteer angel

Excellent

I've never heard that lovely story. It's beautifully told in your poem. Love that picture of the owl and the words, "whoo, whoo" fit right in with the story. Great job! V.A.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, Volunteer Angel - I appreciate your kind comments :-) Brooke

Comment from missy98writer

Excellent

Brooke,
I think owl are so cool. I love your well executed reflective histogram "The legend of the Owl." The rhyme scheme and the repeating lines are wonderful. I like the lines;
'The others flew to see the King,
to bring him gifts and praises sing,
but I've been doomed to ask anew,"
I wish I had six stars to give your exceptional reflective octogram about owls.
Melissa.

PS: Here's William Blake quote about owls:
"The Bat that flits at close of Eve
Has left the Brain that won't believe.
The Owl that calls upon the Night
Speaks the Unbeliever's fright."

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, Melissa - and thanks also for sharing that great Blake quote :-) Brooke

Comment from fictionwriter

Excellent

what a great little story. the stubborn owl, maybe he's just not as curious as everyone else, maybe even a little frightfull. Great job.

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, Joy. I appreciate your kind comments :-) brooke

Comment from jl & bandit

Excellent

How clever....
This is a very cute tribute to the Lord.
you have great form in this piece.
I found no flaws in this write.
more please...LOL

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2009

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2009

Thank you, jl - I appreciate your positive energy :-) Brooke