Owl Savior

Written for an old friend who died last year on July 7th.

Billy.

We miss you, 

You left so soon.

I know you died with grace,

And probably with another beer case.

All for those owls, who couldn't leave,

So instead, you got crushed by a tree.

Billy.

We miss you

Reviews

[Rhea752]

so horribly sad.

[cynthiabuhainbaello]

First read - I too did not get it. I thought Billy was an owl crushed by the tree. It was good to have the explanation afterwards - the poem is simply crafted and leaves one feeling sad over the loss. I like the title and the last line - unique style.

[Kaylor Mason]

I'll admit up front I don't understand this one. Was Billy an activist, fighting for the owls against lumber companies or something? I guess that doesn't matter; it's still a good poem. I like the part about the owls--made me think of a moonlit path in a quiet forest.

[Amanda]

No, Billy was a logger ( i think that's what they call it), long story short he cut down trees for a living and there was one tree that had a nest of owls in it and he refused to put them in danger. Something went wrong while they were downing the tree away from the owls and as i said, the tree crushed him

[Kaylor Mason]

Yikes . . . if it means anything, my condolances. Logging is a very dangerous job.

[Sophie]

That's so sad :( I like these lines the most: All for those owls, who couldn't leave,
So instead, you got crushed by a tree.