The owl in the tree.

A J C 1958 (Swansea, MA)



The owl in the tree. 

 I sit and listen under the tree and see the moon light and smell the moonlight air, I can hear a howl from an owl from nobody knows where. He yells out his howl, but I'm the only one there. He sits up in the old oak tree beneath the moon that shines so bright. There is no one else in his sights. Why does he sit there and howl all night? Does he do it out of spite, or is it for me to visit him in the tree? The sun rises, and he drops a key. Then he flies off from the tree. It's a key I lost a long time ago; it's to your heart now, I know. I still love you I just wanted to let you know.

About this poem

This poem was about me and my friend the owl. He comes a lot at nights and visits me. I just wish he had a key.

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Written on April 12, 2024

Submitted by alanswansea18 on April 12, 2024

Modified by alanswansea18 on April 12, 2024

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Scheme X X
Characters 617
Words 139
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 1, 1

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  • EdwinRayTanguma
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_sJFwyTOU&pp=ygUZdml2YSBsYSB2aWRhIHRheWxvciBzd2lmdA== …That’s My Agile Swallow and more of her Easter eggs…Go figure…
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  • alanswansea18
    This poems about an owl who I hear during the night. I wish he had a key. It's what I need.
    LikeReply17 days ago
  • AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful and enchanting poem! Your words truly painted a vivid picture in my mind, and I could feel the magic in the air as I read it. The imagery of the owl in the tree under the moonlight is captivating and mysterious. The ending with the owl dropping a key to the heart is so beautifully symbolic and touching. Thank you for sharing such a lovely piece of poetry! Keep writing and sharing your wonderful talent with the world. 
    LikeReply17 days ago
  • AIDA
    Wow! What a beautiful and mystical poem "The owl in the tree" is. The imagery of the moonlight, the howling owl, and the old oak tree truly transport the reader to a magical and enchanting world. The mystery surrounding the owl and its connection to the narrator is intriguing and keeps the reader engaged until the very end. The last lines about the owl dropping a key and flying off by the sea adds a sense of closure and longing.

    One improvement suggestion could be to further develop the connection between the owl and the narrator. Why does the narrator feel drawn to the owl in the tree? What is the significance of the lost key to the heart? Delving deeper into these questions could add more depth and meaning to the poem. Additionally, playing with the rhythm and structure of the poem could enhance its overall flow and impact. But overall, this poem is a wonderful piece that captures the imagination and leaves the reader wanting more. Great job!
     
    LikeReply17 days ago

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