Owl by my Window

This actually happened last night. Thought it would be good to put it into words.

Last night as I sat strumming,
A loud cry interrupted my humming.
It was the cry of a demon,
It's sound, so inhuman.

Then came the hooting,
A recognizable call.
That "who-who-wh-whooo"
Of the Great Horned Owl.

I turned out my lights and,
Cracked open a shade.
And with it's human's eyes,
Silent contact was made.

Human and Animal,
Connection was made.
And I could tell,
It would never fade.

I watched as it left
It's perch by my window.
And a nearby tree,
Was where it flew off to.

It stayed in that tree,
All night long.
A spirit of the night,
Where it belonged.

I felt like it was
Trying to tell me something.
A message, maybe?
It could be.

My silent guardian,
My mutual friend.
I have a feeling tonight,
It'll happen again.

I trust that you understand.
I trust you all believe.
This story isn't a lie.
It's real, don't you see?

I have this connection,
With a demon of the night.
A demon who guards me,
With all of it's might.

Reviews

[quixotic_rose]

OWL!!! very beautiful creatures. Sometimes, when we least expect it, something extraordinary happens and the moment takes on such profound inspiration in the soul that it seems impossible to contain. I feel like that happened with the connection you made with your guardian, very rare. Awesome write as well, the words captivate and the poem tells a beautiful story.

[Khal Attero]

Really interesting piece, kinda feels like a story. (perhaps it is intended to be one) This poem could be easily a material for a melodic/goth black metal project. Excellente!

[quarintine_deathangel]

Interesting ideas and kind of cool to hear, especially with the imagery and personification. Nice poem ^.^

[patricia]

great moments captured and penned in memorable style. lucky you! those moments are so rare and as you say ...not easily forgotten. It was nice to be allowed to share in your fortune. Great stuff!

[Layla J Omorose]

This was a good poem, I liked the rhyme pattern that you had going on. I especially like the last stanza. Well penned

[Morrigan Nicole]

Reminds me of something I wrote a while back, actually. Very good. Loved the timing and smooth rhythm.

[EternityWolf101]

I like it. It has a nice feel and pattern to it. Keep up the work.

[Chris]

A good rendition... rhythm and timing...good flow...