Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

I love the atmospheric you've created here. I can just imagine Noah's daughter gently coaxing the owl into flight. Nice that you've framed it from the bird's point of view.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thank you for your thoughtful review. Elaine

Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante

Excellent

This is a sweet poem. I like the idea of formulating the poem from the perspective of an owl aboard Noah's Ark.
I need to point out that Noah didn't have a daughter, although he had a wife, three sons and three daughters-in-law. I'm sure he eventually had granddaughters, but not until after the Flood. There is no record of any other persons aboard the Ark.

My suggestion:

Trust in my creator
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Trust in my Creator

The two owls would certainly be making a lot of eggs, and hatching many offspring in the years ahead. My husband loves birds, but when I showed him your photo, he didn't immediately recognize it as an owl -- he thought it was a dog! That was because of its enormous ears, which give it a very cute appearance. I wonder what species of owl this is?

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2021

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021

Thanks for pointing out that Noah did not have a daughter. Maybe I can change to a granddaughter. Thank you for your suggestions. Elaine

reply by Mary Kay Bonfante on 24-Dec-2021

You're very welcome, Elaine. I'm sorry it took me so long to respond -- my life has been difficult, lately.
I'm afraid that even if you changed Noah's daughter to a granddaughter, it probably wouldn't be more true to life, as the granddaughter wouldn't be born for a number of years after the animals left the Ark. But it's a sweet poem! God bless you, my friend.
Love, Mary Kay xoxo

Comment from Modee

Excellent

I've always wondered if the other animals on the ark were jealous of the birds, who got to leave and fly around while they had to stay on the ark. haha. Just a weird thought.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021

Great thinking about the animals. Thanks for a great review. Elaine

Comment from Jumbo J

Excellent

Hi Mermaids,
a beautiful presentation, complemented by the beauty of your words and intent.

There is a quite grace within the reading of your composition I enjoy... beautiful!

All the very best wishes in this 'Owl' writing prompt entry... Hoot-Hoot!

With our thoughts we create...
an avenue to the beauty of life.

Kind regards,
James.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021

I appreciate your thoughtful review about my owl on the ark. Thank you. Elaine

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A fine tribute to the owl and your words are soothing and kind, these magnificent birds are a joy to watch, I wish you luck with the contest, a joy to read, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2021

Thanks for your encouraging words. Elaine

Comment from 1Dreamer

Excellent

Love this! Love that this is an empathetic owl. Your language brings out the beauty of interactions between animals and humans and being on a boat headed to a new life.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2021

Love your review. Thanks so much. Elaine

Comment from T B Botts

Excellent

Hello Elaine,
This is an interesting poem about owls and the part they played on the arc. I can't recall if there was just one pair of each bird or if there were more. I guess one pair would do it if they lived long enough. Anyway, well done on
your poem. Good luck in the contest.
Have a blessed day.
Tom

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2021

Thank you so much. Elaine

Comment from Theresa Honnigford

Exceptional

I love this poem. The owl in the photo is adorable. One of my favorite books that I read to my daughter when she was young, was "The Guardians of Ga'hoole". Owls are awesome! I love the Noah's Ark theme also!! Wonderful. Thanks, Theresa H.

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021

Thanks again for a generous amount of stars. I saw the Owl of Ga'hoole movie years ago, beautifully done. Elaine

reply by Theresa Honnigford on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks Elaine, I'm glad to have reviewed this poem!!! Theresa.

reply by Anonymous Member on 27-Oct-2021

Thanks Elaine, I'm glad to have reviewed this poem!!! Theresa.

Comment from Dr. Nad

Excellent

You have presented us with a nice Poem for the Owls writing prompt entry. Thanks for presenting Noah and the animals in a very endearing fashion. It is our privilege to enjoy nature and you enhanced the experience. The picture is adorable. Blessings

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021

I appreciate your encouraging words. Thanks for reading my owl poem. Elaine

reply by Dr. Nad on 02-Nov-2021

You are most welcome Elaine. Sorry to take so long to get this response back to you but I have been away and I am going to be Leaving my house in a few hours about 3:30 AM in order to catch a flight to Florida and I expect to be out of commission for approximately a week.

reply by Dr. Nad on 02-Nov-2021

You are most welcome Elaine. Sorry to take so long to get this response back to you but I have been away and I am going to be Leaving my house in a few hours about 3:30 AM in order to catch a flight to Florida and I expect to be out of commission for approximately a week.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello Unknown writer
What a great free verse about the beautiful white owl
I wish you the very best in in the prompt contest

Gert

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2021

Thanks so much for reading about a special owl. Elaine

reply by Gert sherwood on 26-Oct-2021

mermaids
You are most welcome
Gert