The Owl And The Fieldmouse Poem by Mark Dillon
The Owl And The Fieldmouse
The owl ventured out from his barn perch
to search the forest floor.
To get some fresh air and exercise
and some fresh food for to score.
When all at once he saw a mouse
who looked just like the winner.
Thinking if he acted swiftly enough.
He would have his dinner.
The mouse was foraging near his home
amongst the leaves and clutter.
But then he saw the shadow appear
and heard the feathers flutter.
He knew right then to make his escape,
that he must keep his cool.
And foil the owls stealthy attack
and make him look the fool.
The owl came in fast and low.
His tallons as sharp as steel.
The mouse he feigned a sharp right turn,
then pulled a fast left wheel.
The owl flew past just a glance away
disgust upon its face'
The mouse ran home into its hole,
relieved to win this race.
And so it goes, the quest goes on.
Today the mouse is the winner.
The owl went back to its perch
with the rat he caught for dinner.
Some you win, some you lose - a great metaphor for life. Excellent write.
Great poem, so heart-warming with the wise message, to never give up in this life, because more often than not it can change for the better!
Lovely scene provided by your work to provoke much thought... i really enjoy visual pieces so much...tyvm karen
Loaded with lovely lessons is this creative and compelling composition!
Nice one, never give up and fight till the end is the sublime message.
Sweet work Mark. Forget the Owl and the Pussy cat. When is the Owl and the Mouse movie coming out. Thank You
And if the owl had caught the mouse, he would have had a more meagre dinner. Nice poem Mark
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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a thought provoking poem! nice!