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.

[Spook_13]

This is fantastic. I love the connections people seem to make with animals.

[Jetta Zippora]

So beautiful, friend! Dreamlike and I love owls! They sure do seem like guardians sometimes :) Very nice write.

[luvingu01]

the beginning reminds me of a poem I read along long time ago..I think it was probly Edgar Allen Poes uh (cant remember) but I really like the clashing scenes with the mean scary word demeanor.

keep writing and

good luck!

[Her Guardian Angel]

Could the poem you be thinking of be "The Raven"?

[luvingu01]

ah ha! yes thats it. lol

[Her Guardian Angel]

:)

[Ashley Rivers :)]

This is really good, Alex. I love how it tells a story that you personally experienced. That's what makes it more interesting. Owls are beautiful animals! I just wish I'd come in contact with one. It's sort of impossible from where I live. Haha! But anywho, back to your poem. I think your poem gives a lot of detail from that night, which is incredible. It's almost as if I was there. I like how you said that it could be trying to tell you a message. I always believe in different things trying to tell me things. Great job! :D

Ashley Rivers- your friend ;)

[Her Guardian Angel]

Thank you Ashley :)

[Ashley Rivers :)]

You're welcome:)

[Her Guardian Angel]

:)

[ghostofdawn]

i liked the idea of the night owl as a demon- maybe something more menacing than you'd expect from this bird. lovely poem.

[Brittany]

I love owls. I don't really think of them as demons, so that was interesting. Neat writing.

[-musicfunk-]

love it just
the way it is
=]
thanks HGA

[S.E. Miller]

Haunting and lovely, this poem. I love owls, and their secret lives. And the legends we humans have attached to them. i really enjoyed this one. :) Susan

[Pikachu]

I love owls. Their my favourite animals!

Great write, love the ryhmeing. (:

[Lily Mae]

Native Americans associated the meaning of owl with wisdom, foresight, and keeper of sacred knowledge. So to me it was a gift and honor to have an owl show up at night as the night watcher.. I would listen to the messages it may bring :) xo