Wise Old Owl

On cold and weary mornings, when the sun's orange glow is cast,
Over the frosted fields of corn, a beauty that will not last,
There, perched upon the dark and twisted branches of the oak,
A wise, old owl sits perfectly still, he who could not be provoked,
His distant glare, a constant stare, his brow furrowed in thought,
His wings, for he would not show, tucked away and taut,
"Oh wise old owl, please do tell, why you sit upon that tree?
Why not explore, travel some more, you have the wings to flee." 
But silence as he did not speak, murmur not a word,
As the oak it heaved, under the weight of the silence from the bird,
Instead that glare I did recieve, once resting on the relentless sea,
He now averted from the murky waters, and cast it upon me,
To my surprise he then spoke aloud, and offered but a suggestion,
"My friend, you should not ask me this,
but ask yourself that question." 



~Eva Rosehill 

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

A splendid read and write...Thank you for penning...:)

[Eva Rosehill]

It was my pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed it..

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)

[NeiL ArandA]

Brilliant . A mastery of english language and detailed minute explanation and description from every angle . You're groomed for great heights ...

[Eva Rosehill]

Thank you again Neil, you are far too kind...

[Samuel Dickens]

Hi, Eva. I find this poem quite enjoyable and well-worded. At one point, I sensed a slight kinship to Poe's "The Raven", and that's not a bad thing at all. The last line made me smile. In all, I think this is something to be very proud of.

[Eva Rosehill]

Thank you, it is compliments and encouragement like this that keeps me writing! Of which I will be sure to do.

[Somebrownnerd]

Excellent piece here, I enjoyed the little bit of wisdom you imparted on us there at the end. I would certainly like to meet this owl myself, he seems knowledgeable. Again, great write Eva, I enjoyed it.

-Z.

[Eva Rosehill]

Thank you, your kind words are much appreciated! And you will find him by the oak, I certainly will pass on the message you wish to meet him..