Lesson from a Wise Old Bird
Inspired by the Idiom of The Wise Old Owl24 total reviews
Comment from Annmuma
You have my vote!!! What a wonderfully written poem/story with a moral so clear and palatable. Excellent work from the imagery through the presentation. Good luck. ann
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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You have my vote!!! What a wonderfully written poem/story with a moral so clear and palatable. Excellent work from the imagery through the presentation. Good luck. ann
Comment Written 22-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much for your kind review! This is a fun surprise. Sometimes ideas just come, and it is fun to see them unfold. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Comment from Chrissy710
Hi Mystery Author,, Well that is a sixer for sure What a great poem with a wise owl message for everyone
I loved your 5th and 6th Stanza's with such a profound message to listen rather than speak .
The meter and rhyme rocked this poem along Good luck in the contest Should be a winner
Cheers Chris
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2021
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Hi Mystery Author,, Well that is a sixer for sure What a great poem with a wise owl message for everyone
I loved your 5th and 6th Stanza's with such a profound message to listen rather than speak .
The meter and rhyme rocked this poem along Good luck in the contest Should be a winner
Cheers Chris
Comment Written 10-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2021
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Ah, Chris, thanks for your wonderful review! So glad you took the time to read. Sometimes ideas just come, don't they? This is a lesson my dad instilled in me (maybe we are just introverts and would rather listen, hehe!). Wishing you a great week ahead!
Shaunna
Comment from royowen
Oh yes, the old wisdom is still better than the new. They keep trying to make mankind's earth a better place by creating more acceptable, it's a sort of legislation by osmosis but there's nothing better than, "do unto others, as you would have them do unto you!" Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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Oh yes, the old wisdom is still better than the new. They keep trying to make mankind's earth a better place by creating more acceptable, it's a sort of legislation by osmosis but there's nothing better than, "do unto others, as you would have them do unto you!" Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 09-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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Indeed, dear Roy! Thank you for your ever wonderful and encouraging reviews.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
AMEN!!!!!!!!!! I love the moral of your story. I used to tell my first graders that God gave them one mouth and two years for a reason. He wanted us to listen twice as much as we talk. Thank you for sharing this contest entry wit us and good luck.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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AMEN!!!!!!!!!! I love the moral of your story. I used to tell my first graders that God gave them one mouth and two years for a reason. He wanted us to listen twice as much as we talk. Thank you for sharing this contest entry wit us and good luck.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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Oh, thank you, Barbara! I appreciate your taking the time to read my poem and sending me a kind and encouraging review! Sending good wishes back to you.
Comment from Sherry Asbury
This is a great owl poem and sure does teach a lesson. We should send a copy to Congress. You did an excellent job with this and I wish you luck in the competition.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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This is a great owl poem and sure does teach a lesson. We should send a copy to Congress. You did an excellent job with this and I wish you luck in the competition.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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Hehe, thank you, Sherry! I appreciate your taking the time to read my poem and for sending me such a kind and encouraging review. Sending good wishes back to you!
Comment from Boogienights
This poem is absolutely delightful. I love the story and truly it's your grandfather who is full of wisdom. When I was a child I didn't have either set of grandparents. My father's parent died when he was young and my mom's parents died in England during the WW2 Blitz. This poem made me feel for a short time, like I had a grandpa. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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This poem is absolutely delightful. I love the story and truly it's your grandfather who is full of wisdom. When I was a child I didn't have either set of grandparents. My father's parent died when he was young and my mom's parents died in England during the WW2 Blitz. This poem made me feel for a short time, like I had a grandpa. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Comment Written 08-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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Oh, how very fun to hear from you! It makes me sad to think you didn't get to enjoy your grandparents here on earth, but I have no doubt they watch over you even still. Thank you for taking the time to read and write to me! (and for the wonderful review and stars!)
Comment from Wendy G
This is outstanding. Absolutely perfect for the theme. It is very readable, and has a nice metre and flow and excellent rhyme. It is suitable for children of all ages - and adults of all ages. Love your Author's Notes, title and image. So well crafted from beginning to end. Very best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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This is outstanding. Absolutely perfect for the theme. It is very readable, and has a nice metre and flow and excellent rhyme. It is suitable for children of all ages - and adults of all ages. Love your Author's Notes, title and image. So well crafted from beginning to end. Very best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 08-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2021
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Oh, Wendy, thank you for your wonderful review and stars! I appreciate your taking the time to read my poem and reply to me. It was a fun one to write. Sending good wishes your way!
Comment from lyenochka
What a great story poem! I always liked owls - they seem wise but the barred owls here are pretty darn noisy. They haven't met Ollie and his grandpa. My favorite lines were:
"More wisdom comes from listening than anything you say.
You learn a lot and understand another's views and ways."
Hope you do well in the contest!
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
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What a great story poem! I always liked owls - they seem wise but the barred owls here are pretty darn noisy. They haven't met Ollie and his grandpa. My favorite lines were:
"More wisdom comes from listening than anything you say.
You learn a lot and understand another's views and ways."
Hope you do well in the contest!
Comment Written 08-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
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Ah, thank you for your kind and encouraging review! Owls are cool creatures. We don't have many around these parts, but your barred owls do sound annoying! Thanks for letting me know your favorite part!
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I still find them cool. They sound more like monkeys. 😊
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Ooo, interesting! (or should I say, "Whoo?") :)
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Comment from Paul McFarland
This is a good one. It should do well in the contest. I love owls. One of my favorite poems is "The Owl and the Fox". I wrote a poem about that poem which I will post someday.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
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This is a good one. It should do well in the contest. I love owls. One of my favorite poems is "The Owl and the Fox". I wrote a poem about that poem which I will post someday.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
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Oh, thank you, Paul! I am honored you took the time to read my version of the wise old owl. I have always loved owls, too. And...my, my! I just looked up and read "The Owl and the Fox!" What a crafty, heart-wrenching adventure THAT took me on! I will watch for your poem about that poem one day!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a wise and also funny write with a moral in the tale here. Fine rhymes and I wish you luck with the contest too, an epic write with a fine message, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2021
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This is a wise and also funny write with a moral in the tale here. Fine rhymes and I wish you luck with the contest too, an epic write with a fine message, love Dolly x
Comment Written 04-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2021
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Thanks for your kind review, dear Dolly! I appreciate your taking time to read and write me a note! Sending lots of good wishes your way.