Save Some Space for Me

I was gonna call this 'My Guilty Secret' but then I thought, hey.. there's nowt wrong in loving owls.. and thighs of course...

Save Some Space for Me

 

If there is any room

On that comet tail of yours

Save some space for me would ya

 

Failing that I shall be

Your tawny owl and you

My very own red thighed falconet

Author's Note

the red thighed falconet is one of the smallest and most beautiful birds of prey

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I've always been a sucker for thighs myself, whether red or feathered or furry! *wink! wink!* Your poem reminds me of how I was just watching a hawk flying over the dripping treetops yesterday & it looked so noble, I thought I should jot something down. But now here I have your poem to remind me of this majestic sight! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Neville]

thanks for that lovely image Margie.. they are great to watch aren't they circling on thermals, and dont ya just love their call.. it always sends a shiver down me spine.... Nugs back at ya N x

[barleygirl]

Exactly!!!! mmmmm . . .

[Neville]

...............exactly :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Neville... an eagle may be close by
on a Cliff tending the fledglings... as you fly by... in a Sky that colors our days and nights with the Sun and Moon... tenderly, Pat

[Neville]

....... dare I say where eagles dare ... and pin a thank thee to the x he leaves behind ....

[Lyn Anderson]

well played. You can make almost anything sound romantic and sexy at the same time.

[Neville]

what an absolutely lovely thing to say Lyn.. thank you ever so very much and then some :)

[An owl on the moon]

This one resonated with me immediately. How I love owls and falcons and all such magical birds, watching for them always on my way to and from work while driving through the woods. Here you create an enchanted space for both to exist in such beauty and wonder. Magnificent.

[Neville]

Bless ya sir, from the top of your head to the tips of ya primaries... magnificent creatures they are indeed.. and it never ceases to amaze me just how many people share our view.. Many thank you's indeed winging their way towards thee... N

[An owl on the moon]

I will watch for them on my journey today, in thy honor. C

[Neville]

if they dont arrive by tea time, give us a shout... in the meantime, have a good un my fine literary friend... Neville

[Cherrie]

If only I could skirt around with that comet. Blazing much to fact, where I must slightly lower my head to catch a breath. Then see the birds of prey jealously shadowing me.

[Neville]

a sight to behold & true.. bless ya Cherrie... Neville

[Lorry]

Nowt at all Nev.Unless you get caught and need yo explain you were only loving it :)
The brightest stars burn so bright that we find it impossible to hold on, or to keep up. We can only wait and hope to grab hold the next time they come round. That Hailey Comet chic must have really been a looker.

[Neville]

Ha... so bloomin true & thank you Lorry for your insights and the chuckles an all... she was.. but then, aint they all....... N :)

[Lorry]

They is indeed. (long sigh)

[Neville]

.........N is :) @cha

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i just love the last three lines...Owls are so wise...and falcons so clever and astute.

[Neville]

you done it again sir.. I dunno how, but you just did.. cheers jacob, always appreciated and seemingly nearly always spot on... N

[Chris Shaw]

The common denominator here is flight and togetherness. You have brought your readers wonderful imagery Neville. A comet's flare is truly beautiful. To ride on a comet's tail a fantasy. And your tawny owl a wise old night bird. The Red thighed falconet an absolute beauty. What an incredibly lovely poem.

Chris

[Neville]

Blimey our Chris.. you make it sound even more special... thank you & true my friend... N

[Chris Shaw]

It is a special poem.

[Neville]

well now ya mention it :) x

[Papaya]

Birds of a feather don't always flock together I guess :)

[Neville]

ya kidding aint ya.. and I thought..... cheers Ana x

[Papaya]

:) I just googled it. lovely bird

[Neville]

thank you for doing that Ana.. yes a lovely bird indeed.... N

[Wesley Dingler]

This is a great verse. One birder to another. I'm also a big fan of the osprey and their descendants.

[Neville]

Thank you my friend... yes osprey eggs are delicious aint they... only joking.. I prefer them roasted with carrots, brussel sprouts and mashed potato ..... seriously, they are a little bit extra special and more of them about than many realise these days... Cheers again sir & All Good Things, Neville

[Wesley Dingler]

Never eaten them but if I ever get a chance I may. Duck eggs are delic.

[Neville]

Duck eggs are not everyone's cup of tea, but I like em, and they can be a real talking point at an osprey fanciers convention...