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Lesson from a Wise Old Bird

Inspired by the Idiom of The Wise Old Owl

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Comment from Anne Johnston
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You have written a beautiful poem based on this rhyme that I have heard since I was a child about the wise old owl. This is a wonderful lesson for young and old alike, to listen more and speak less. Very well done.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
    Dear Anne, thank you for taking the time to read my take on this well-known poem. I cannot find the origin except that it appeared around the 19th Century. A fun and challenging prompt!
reply by Anne Johnston on 03-Oct-2021
    You are welcome
Comment from Mary Shifman
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This is an intriguing children's poem. It is clever and well-crafted with good rhyme and meter and excellent imagery. I've heard the idiom before but I can't recall from whence it came. Perhaps it is from that well known individual, Anonymous. He gets around, I understand. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
    Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review, Mary. Yes, hehe, that Anonymous! I could not find a reference to credit for the original poem, just that it appeared in the USA in the 19th Century. Thanks for taking the time to read!
reply by Mary Shifman on 03-Oct-2021
    You are very welcome
Comment from zanya
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This is simply a superb poem for this contest prompt. It fits well with the prompt. A most enjoyable read about the Wise Old Owl and what we might learn

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 Comment Written 03-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
    Thanks so much for taking the time to read! It's amazing what creations we can conjure with simple prompts. I didn't think I could do this one, but...this is what I came up with. :)
Comment from Pangalactic
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What a superbly creative heart warming piece of writing. Love the ( all too true) message too. It has really nice rhythm and rhyme and creativity crafted characters. A fun read, great job.

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 Comment Written 03-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
    Oh, thanks so much for your kind and encouraging review, and for taking the time to read! I wasn't sure if I could find something for this prompt, but after a little research, this is what came. :)