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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Skewed Intentions


owl in the night sky
owl, owl flying by

with hoots and twists authentic
eyes of wisdom to enlist

nighttime warfare, phobia
topsyturn utopia

create a mood afoul
freaky, screechy owl

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Prompt Inspiration:
Poetry Jam~ The Owl
3WW~ authentic, enlist, phobia
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27 comments:

  1. MaryMarch 19, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Oh, the screech of an owl can definitely disturb the silence of the night! And the peacefulness of one's mood.

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  2. Brian MillerMarch 19, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    ha. the rhyme scheme in this makes it dance a bit laurie....the last couple lines...gave me a good chuckle...they can def freak you out a bit...

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  3. Jae RoseMarch 19, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Freaky, screechy..love that line..a bubbling darkness under the wings..it's the head and eyes that make me shudder..a bit poltergeisty!

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  4. The Drugstore NotebookMarch 19, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    A beautiful write about a beautiful bird!

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  5. Kathryn DycheMarch 19, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Their screeching can be pretty freaky. Love this, it was a fun read.

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  6. GabriellaMarch 19, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Given the right setting, am owl's screech can indeed feel freaky. It used to scare me as a child.

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  7. Sheilagh LeeMarch 19, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    the screech of an owl, I love it.

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  8. 21 WitsMarch 19, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Ah yes, vivid images, lovely read.

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  9. Sumana RoyMarch 19, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    freaky, screechy owl....how very true...making darkness darker...

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  10. Brandee ShaferMarch 19, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    love the rhymies

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  11. artbyraeMarch 19, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    nice rhyme and good poem

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  12. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 19, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    I love the "freaky, screechy". I feel a bit like that old owl right now, only quieter!

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  13. alan1704March 19, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Love this that feeling that all is not as real as we see. The beautiful owl with a seemingly frightening sound. Great feeling with hidden depths.

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  14. MagyarMarch 19, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    distant train
    its voice talks to the moon
    a near owl

    __Very well seen as written Laurie; my instant and humble senryu, as inspired by your poem, I leave here in complement to that verse!
    __Often,it seems, Owls answer night sounds... beyond another Owl's call. (a near owl) _m

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  15. Wendy BourkeMarch 19, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    the words "flying by with hoots and twists" juxtaposed against the “eyes of wisdom” – encapsulates the ferocity and cunning of primordial nature. “freaky, screechy owl”: perfect.

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  16. PeggyMarch 19, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    This is spooky Laurie--another aspect of nighttime and the owl. I read that hardly any owl species really hoot with the who sound. Screech is probably more usual for owls.

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  17. humbirdMarch 19, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    ...those eyes...and sounds...magic

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  18. Belva Rae StaplesMarch 19, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I love this not only because it's fun, but for the rhythm. You could dance to this, Laurie.

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  19. kaykualaMarch 19, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    They seem to be seen in bad light. May be since they are not readily seen they are misunderstood. Truly said Laurie!

    Hank

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  20. Gillena CoxMarch 20, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    A pleasant delightful read, luv the rhyme, the music in the words

    Much love...

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  21. HelenMarch 20, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Delightful ... third stanza ~ delightful to the max!

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  22. Old EggMarch 20, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    Curiously I am less freaked out by an owl or other night creature than I am by the eerie absence of sound at night. Great poem Laurie.

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  23. SaravMarch 21, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Laurie, so nice to see you! Owls can be freaky, your rhymes and images are wonderful:-)

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  24. Donna SmithMarch 21, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Ha! - "afoul"...nice to sneak that in!

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  25. Donna SmithMarch 21, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Ha! - "afoul"...nice to sneak that in!

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  26. IntelliblogMarch 26, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    I enjoyed this! Great response to the prompt.

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  27. Anne VMay 24, 2014 at 10:07 PM

    I love owls! Such a gorgeous blog. Great writings. I will have to read this again and savor it.

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