Lesson from a Wise Old Bird
Inspired by the Idiom of The Wise Old Owl24 total reviews
Comment from Anne Johnston
You have written a beautiful poem based on this rhyme that I have heard since I was a child about the wise old owl. This is a wonderful lesson for young and old alike, to listen more and speak less. Very well done.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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You have written a beautiful poem based on this rhyme that I have heard since I was a child about the wise old owl. This is a wonderful lesson for young and old alike, to listen more and speak less. Very well done.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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Dear Anne, thank you for taking the time to read my take on this well-known poem. I cannot find the origin except that it appeared around the 19th Century. A fun and challenging prompt!
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You are welcome
Comment from Mary Shifman
This is an intriguing children's poem. It is clever and well-crafted with good rhyme and meter and excellent imagery. I've heard the idiom before but I can't recall from whence it came. Perhaps it is from that well known individual, Anonymous. He gets around, I understand. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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This is an intriguing children's poem. It is clever and well-crafted with good rhyme and meter and excellent imagery. I've heard the idiom before but I can't recall from whence it came. Perhaps it is from that well known individual, Anonymous. He gets around, I understand. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review, Mary. Yes, hehe, that Anonymous! I could not find a reference to credit for the original poem, just that it appeared in the USA in the 19th Century. Thanks for taking the time to read!
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You are very welcome
Comment from zanya
This is simply a superb poem for this contest prompt. It fits well with the prompt. A most enjoyable read about the Wise Old Owl and what we might learn
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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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This is simply a superb poem for this contest prompt. It fits well with the prompt. A most enjoyable read about the Wise Old Owl and what we might learn
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Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read! It's amazing what creations we can conjure with simple prompts. I didn't think I could do this one, but...this is what I came up with. :)
Comment from Pangalactic
What a superbly creative heart warming piece of writing. Love the ( all too true) message too. It has really nice rhythm and rhyme and creativity crafted characters. A fun read, great job.
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What a superbly creative heart warming piece of writing. Love the ( all too true) message too. It has really nice rhythm and rhyme and creativity crafted characters. A fun read, great job.
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Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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Oh, thanks so much for your kind and encouraging review, and for taking the time to read! I wasn't sure if I could find something for this prompt, but after a little research, this is what came. :)
