Owl by K.Morris
I have lain awake listening for the owl’s cry.
A note that chills
Thrills
Then does die.
One day
This bird of prey
Will carry my soul away,
Or so the supersticious say.
Mice hide
While I, in my pride
Decide
The owl’s erie cry
Signifies that I will die.
The bird has no interest in me
So why can I not be free
Of his cry
That to my window nigh
does rise, then, as suddenly, die?
Biography
Kevin Morris was born in Liverpool on 6 January 1969.
After having obtained a BA (hons) in history and politics and a MA in Political theory, from University College Swansea, he moved to London where he now lives and works.
Kevin blogs at newauthoronline.com. For details of his published works please see the “About” page on newauthoronline.com.
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absolutely beautiful….
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Thank you for liking my poem and your kind words. Best wishes. Kevin
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Yes, I adore this piece! Beautifully written.
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Reblogged this on Still Another Writer's Blog.
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Many thanks for sharing my poem. Best wishes. Kevin
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You are welcome!
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Thanks for sharing! 😀
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You are welcome!
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Many thanks Jen for sharing my poem “Owl”. I really appreciate it. Kindest regards. Kevin
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My absolute pleasure Kevin. A stunning piece to share. Thank you for submitting to Ink and Quill!
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Thank you! Kevin
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Reblogged this on newauthoronline and commented:
Many thanks to Jennifer Calvert of Ink and Quill for publishing my poem “Owl” on her blog. Kevin
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.
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Many thanks for sharing my poem Chris. Best. Kevin
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Welcome Kevin 🙂
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
A poem by Kevin Morris on Jennifer Calvert’s blog – beautiful.
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Thank you for sharing Kevin’s beautiful poem! ❤️
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Delighted to Jennifer..
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Many thanks for sharing Sally. Kindest regards. Kevin
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Beautiful poem. I guess it would be frightening thinking about an owl carrying souls away. Knowing one day he will take yours, but the main character seemsxveryvdrawn to this owl, despite it having no interest in him or his soul at the moment.
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Many thanks for liking my poem and your kind words. I have always had a fascination for owls and living close to an historic park (my garden gives on to one), I sometimes hear an owl hunting in the vicinity. Kind regards. Kevin
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