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INclan
Senior Member

since 1999-07-20

Posts 1024
Indiana, USA

0 posted 2000-09-29 08:27 AM

I saw an owl today,
He landed on a fence.
He looked at me,
Then flew away
And filled my heart with dread.

He brought to mind
some Indian lore
Of ill-fated omens
and messengers of death.
Though not a believer,
It gave me pause
To reflect upon myself.

I saw an owl today,
He landed on a fence.
He looked at me,
Then flew away
And filled my heart with dread.

Mark Bohannan
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-21

Posts 7269
In the winds of Cherokee song

1 posted 2000-09-29 08:47 AM

i don't believe that I have had the pleasure but I am so glad that I stopped by for this one. The title drew me in. I am a huge fan of Native American lore and I loved this piece. The owl represents many things and over most it is an omen of GOOD things to come usually accompanied by either monetary uprising in your favor or an emotional attachment that will blossom with the wisdom of TWO instead of one being lost in it and the other guiding.

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

2 posted 2000-09-29 09:36 AM

I once collected owls, but my collection has diminished.
They are intriguing animals. I don't know too much about the Lore, but I always loved the birds.

I never thought of it til recently, that they are birds of the 'night.'

Loved the poem!

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I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

inot2B
Member Elite

since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

3 posted 2000-09-29 03:35 PM

Rather the owl be a symbol of good or bad
does not matter. That it reminded you to stop and look at yourself is what counted.
I really liked this poem.

INclan
Senior Member

since 1999-07-20

Posts 1024
Indiana, USA

4 posted 2000-10-01 09:58 PM

Mark,

Thank you for responding.  I see from you and others that I have been missinformed. This poem was generated from an early morning meeting while I was on my way to work. I have enjoyed seeing owls throughout my life.  I count myself fortunate have seen 2 snowy owls in the wild.  Thank you for setting me straight....INclan

WhtDove, Thank you for responding.  I am glad you liked the poem...INclan

inot2B, Thank you for responding.  I could not agree more...INclan

kaile

Member Ascendant

since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

5 posted 2000-10-05 01:33 PM

INclan,i loved this tender moment in which you took stock of your life...thank you for sharing

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