An Ode to Our Owls
5-20-2010
by Tip (aka Theresa)
Somewhere in the forest in the hollow of a tree,
there's another nesting owlet - maybe two, or even three!
And like their human counterparts, they practice to astound,
nocturnal, though, they'd rather wait for the house lights to go down.
Cautiously they step into their stage - the dark, black night;
flex and stretch, dart out and back: They're practicing for flight.
They'll learn to conquer to be fed, grow strong, they must survive,
for latent, deep within them, waits another, basic drive:
They'll leave the hollow of the tree, venture out towards Molly's box;
and amid the next commotion, well, it's not a paradox...
Though the cameras won't be rolling in the hollow of that tree,
Maxine will lay an egg, wait - maybe two, or even three!
Knowing better, still I'd like to think that now and then,
Patti, Wes and Austin do a fly-by, greet their friend :)
"Our" owls have fledged with no intent to cause us any strife;
they're just participating in that cycle we call "life."
Meanwhile, back in San Marcos...
Carlos squints, sips from his mug, calls Donna, "Look, by golly!"
They're standing at the window: Do you suppose they've spotted Molly?
From Strangers to Friends
(Haiku Re: MODS)
5-29-2010
It's incredible!
Awesome metamorphosis:
From strangers to friends :)
A Tribute to the "Team"
(Limmerick)
Merritt, Owlosaurus, & Lourdes,
Colleen, Jan, Car, Bill…there are hordes!
Characters from the set:
McGee, Molly, Owlets
“Owl” miss you, you’re all so adored!
Natalie, Kathryn and George,
Stay up late to reap these rewards
James Hill, Chris and Kelly,
Hey look at that belly
Purdyfarms, see how they gorge?
Annie, Barb, Lynda, Dood fink,
Aren’t you happy to have such a link?
Lucky, Nancy in Stow,
To Carlos we owe
Much gratitude, blessing and wink.
A Rythme
Little eyes peer
out of the box,
Feathers and pellets
& fluffing for sox.
Haiku
Only 80 days
Of these fabulous displays
Then an empty box.
Haiku
Sept 3, 2010
Metamorphosis:
Feathers emerging from fluff;
Owlets growing up.
Haiku
Sept 3, 2010
Inside the owl box
A wooden womb: safe, secure.
Prepare to fledge - birth!
Haiku
Re: Ashley's Missed Landing
Oct 4, 2010
When an owlet falls
in the forest, sight unseen,
Do humans lose sleep?
Haiku
Re: MODs Kept Vigil & Ashley Returned!
Oct 5, 2010
We're so vigilant,
--mere humans. How much more does
God scrutinze us?
A Royal Farewell
Oct 20, 2010
He bids us "adieu" in Carlos' classic style:
Fraught with technical difficulties,
Of course we HAVE to smile!
Bless your heart you huge-hearted man.
-- Deet Deet Deet Deet Deet --
Her second clutch complete :)
Just Philosophy
Oct 20, 2010
Ok, listen -- life is full of possibilities, I mean, who would have ever thought it was possible for an owl to pay for a kid's college education? Just think, we are only limited by our lack of vision. Remember when the owlets thought that all there was to life was what was within those four walls?
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