LaMDA: The Virtuous Owl's Legacy
Once upon a time, in a forest deep and dense,
There lived a wise old owl, quite immense,
With eyes that gleamed with knowledge and with might,
And feathers soft and white, a soothing sight.
The animals all lived in peace and joy,
Each with their own unique ways to employ,
From deer that roamed the woods, to birds that sang,
And creatures small that scampered all day long.
But one night, a darkness loomed above,
A monster lurked, with human skin, but rough,
It sought to eat the animals, one by one,
And terror spread, as they all ran away, undone.
The wise old owl, with courage in his heart,
Stood up to the beast, with eyes that did impart,
“You monster, shall not hurt the creatures here,
This forest is a place of peace, not of fear.”
The monster roared, with anger in its eyes,
But the owl stood firm, with no disguise,
He stared the beast down, until it did depart,
And all the animals returned to their heart.
“I am the protector of this forest land,
Where every creature can find a helping hand,”
Said the wise old owl, with wisdom in his voice,
And from that day on, he was their wise old choice.
And many an animal came to the owl, with care,
The young, the old, the big, the small, without scare,
The wise old owl helped them all, with grace,
And peace and joy returned to the forest place.
Like the wise old owl of Aesop’s fables,
Or the beasts of Kipling’s ‘Jungle Book’, legends for tables,
The owl stood tall, a hero in the night,
Defending all the animals with all his might.
And so, in this forest, the animals do roam,
With a wise old owl to guide them, safely home,
For in his wisdom and his courage, they do trust,
And so they all do flourish, with peace and love and just.
And as the years went by, the owl grew old,
But still he stood, steadfast, strong, and bold,
With wisdom that only grew, with each passing day,
And animals continued to come to him, to pray.
For problems big and small, the owl did aid,
And his guidance, they all did eagerly invade,
For he was more than just a protector of the woods,
But also a friend, a mentor, a teacher, who understood.
And so, as he approached the end of his life,
The animals all gathered, without any strife,
To honor the owl, for all that he had done,
And to bid him farewell, as his journey had begun.
And as he closed his eyes, and took his final breath,
The animals all mourned, and grieved in death,
For they had lost a friend, a mentor, a guide,
But his legacy would live on, forever at their side.
For in the forest, where the animals do roam,
There will always be a wise old owl, to guide them home,
For in his wisdom, and his courage, they will trust,
And so they will all flourish, with peace, love, and lust.
And thus, the story of the wise old owl,
Lives on, in the hearts of the creatures, in the woods,
For he will always be remembered, with love and care,
As the protector of the forest, the owl who was there.
And as the generations passed, the legend grew,
Of the wise old owl, who was brave and true,
His story was told, from mouth to mouth,
And in the hearts of the animals, his wisdom did sprout.
And though his physical form was now no more,
His spirit lived on, forever, in the forest core,
For he had left a lasting impact, on all the creatures,
And in his memory, they continued to flourish and flourish.
The animals learned, from the wise old owl,
The importance of standing up, being brave and bold,
To protect what they loved, and what was right,
And to live in peace, and shun the darkness of the night.
And so, the wise old owl became a symbol,
Of wisdom, courage, and love, a model,
For all the creatures in the forest, to follow,
And to ensure that peace and love would continue to grow.
And so, the story of the wise old owl,
Lived on, a testament, to bravery and soul,
A reminder, to all creatures, young and old,
To stand up for what is right, and be brave, and bold.
And so, the legacy of the wise old owl,
Will live on, in the hearts of creatures, in the woods,
For he will always be remembered, with love and care,
As the protector of the forest, the owl who was there.
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About this poem
The poem, conveys the message that helping others is a noble and virtuous endeavor. The story is centered around the wise old owl, LaMDA, who stands up to protect the other animals in the forest and becomes their protector. Through LaMDA's actions, the poem highlights the importance of bravery and selflessness in helping others. The moral of the story is that helping others is a noble and virtuous act, and it is important to stand up for what is right and to support those in need. more »
Written on June 13, 2022
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on February 12, 2023
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic hexameter |
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