Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Predator of the Night

Haiku Heights (Owl)


splendid bird
predator of the night
cries to the moon

harbinger of death
or spirit of wisdom
majestic totem

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14 comments:

  1. Maggie,
    Your words flow nicely. Beautiful owl haiku! :)

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  2. Why, I wonder, do we think of owls as wise. Does anyone know?

    Only the Owl

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    1. In Native American, and I believe other cultures, owls are a totem for wisdom. My haiku was from beliefs about owls in different cultures.

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  3. Even in India, owls are a totem for wisdom! Loved the set:)

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  4. Maggie lovely set, the 2nd - absolutely loved - thank you!

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  5. Amazing choice of words! Message communicated bang on!

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  6. The 2nd haiku brings out the notion of owls so well - contrasting but true !!!

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  7. 'Harbinger of death' only for the mice ;) A lot of myths surrounding this gorgeous bird!!

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  8. Thanks to all for lovely comments...I like second one best too :)

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  9. You have captured the owl from every angle in this set and I love it, especially the predator of the night x

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  10. cries to the moon - love that sound,,...the second was lovely....

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  11. Your words flow beautifully in both.

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