The Owl and Me
A First and Last poem24 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
This is engaging and beautifully rhymed. I loved the owl picture. It sounds like a stalemate between the narrator and the owl. They waited, wondering each other's thoughts, although the bird wasn't about to reveal his. I wonder how owls get the reputation for wisdom anyway? Great first and last line. judi
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2021
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This is engaging and beautifully rhymed. I loved the owl picture. It sounds like a stalemate between the narrator and the owl. They waited, wondering each other's thoughts, although the bird wasn't about to reveal his. I wonder how owls get the reputation for wisdom anyway? Great first and last line. judi
Comment Written 02-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2021
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Thank you. I appreciate that. I think they got the reputation because they just sit there and look like they know what's going on. hahahaha
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You're welcome. Owls do look very wise. judi
Comment from Thomas Bowling
Your excellent poem reminds me of when I was young, My brothers and I were exploring the woods near our farm. We spotted an owl in a hole in a large tree. My oldest brother, Jim, climbed the tree to try and catch it (big mistake).
He stuck his hand into the hole. Instead of catching the owl, the owl caught him. It dug its claws deep into Jim's hand and wouldn't let go. As Jim yelped in pain we pried the owl loose.
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2021
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Your excellent poem reminds me of when I was young, My brothers and I were exploring the woods near our farm. We spotted an owl in a hole in a large tree. My oldest brother, Jim, climbed the tree to try and catch it (big mistake).
He stuck his hand into the hole. Instead of catching the owl, the owl caught him. It dug its claws deep into Jim's hand and wouldn't let go. As Jim yelped in pain we pried the owl loose.
Comment Written 02-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 02-Jun-2021
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Yikes! I can imagine how painful that was. You were an adventurous bunch. lol. Thank you for this wonderful review and stars.
Comment from wilbs
I was capture by the story of it, made me wish I was there. Honestly , just the fact, that you can be in the same place where you can witness such magnificent creature, thought to be one of the awesome-st thing, and to write about, double awesome!!!
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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I was capture by the story of it, made me wish I was there. Honestly , just the fact, that you can be in the same place where you can witness such magnificent creature, thought to be one of the awesome-st thing, and to write about, double awesome!!!
Comment Written 01-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Thank you. I love being outdoors. All kinds of things to see.
Comment from zanya
It's almost like a reverie - an inspirational poem allowing the reader to share the moment with this interesting bird, the owl and all his perceived wisdom - loved it
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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It's almost like a reverie - an inspirational poem allowing the reader to share the moment with this interesting bird, the owl and all his perceived wisdom - loved it
Comment Written 01-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review and stars!
Comment from Sharon Davis
I enjoyed this first and last poem.
The piece is well composed and beautifully presented.
The story is well told, and engages the reader effectively.
Nice job.
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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I enjoyed this first and last poem.
The piece is well composed and beautifully presented.
The story is well told, and engages the reader effectively.
Nice job.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This is such a skillfully-written, appealing, charming poem. The two characters, you and the owl, engaged me with a sort of stare-down and the forming of the semblance of a friendship! :-)
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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This is such a skillfully-written, appealing, charming poem. The two characters, you and the owl, engaged me with a sort of stare-down and the forming of the semblance of a friendship! :-)
Comment Written 01-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Thank you so much.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Yvonne.
This is a fun narrative about you an owl staring each other down. That is an interesting situation. The first line in the third stanza explains the standoff: "So, there we sat, the two of us." that reminded me of the shootout at OK corral.
I think you should find a picture of a horned owl because the little guy sitting on the limb looks like he's falling asleep. HAHAHAHA.
Robert
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Hello Yvonne.
This is a fun narrative about you an owl staring each other down. That is an interesting situation. The first line in the third stanza explains the standoff: "So, there we sat, the two of us." that reminded me of the shootout at OK corral.
I think you should find a picture of a horned owl because the little guy sitting on the limb looks like he's falling asleep. HAHAHAHA.
Robert
Comment Written 01-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Nawwww, he's looking down at me. Thanks, Robert.
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HAHAHA
Comment from dragonpoet
Sounds like an owl and a human have a staring contest. They are trying to see who will stay on thier perch longest.
I think you made an error in the rhyme scheme. If the last who lines in the second stanzas should be a 'b' rhyme then they should rhyme with own and not be a new rhyme.
Keep writnig and stay healthy.
Joan
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Sounds like an owl and a human have a staring contest. They are trying to see who will stay on thier perch longest.
I think you made an error in the rhyme scheme. If the last who lines in the second stanzas should be a 'b' rhyme then they should rhyme with own and not be a new rhyme.
Keep writnig and stay healthy.
Joan
Comment Written 01-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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You are right. Thank you for not marking down on your review.
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You're welcome. I am glad I could help, Yvonne.
Joan
Comment from Eternal Muse
I love owls, and this poem just spoke to me! Superb visuals, imagery and presentation. Loved the font you chose.
A well sustained rhyming scheme. Thanks for introducing us to this new form.
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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I love owls, and this poem just spoke to me! Superb visuals, imagery and presentation. Loved the font you chose.
A well sustained rhyming scheme. Thanks for introducing us to this new form.
Comment Written 01-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Thank you. I appreciate thi.
Comment from robyn corum
Yvonne,
I don't know what you are trying to do to me. Whirl! I have spent the last few minutes in Google hunts for a .... lucid definition of isosyllabic - to no avail. Whew. Craziness.
I liked your poem, though. Except that your owl looks so down and depressed! What's the matter with him, do you know? Did y'all discuss that? Please do! I'm more than slightly concerned about him.
Thanks for a sweet read!
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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Yvonne,
I don't know what you are trying to do to me. Whirl! I have spent the last few minutes in Google hunts for a .... lucid definition of isosyllabic - to no avail. Whew. Craziness.
I liked your poem, though. Except that your owl looks so down and depressed! What's the matter with him, do you know? Did y'all discuss that? Please do! I'm more than slightly concerned about him.
Thanks for a sweet read!
Comment Written 01-Jun-2021
reply by the author on 01-Jun-2021
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He's not depressed. He's looking down at me. lol. Thanks, Robyn.
