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Wise Owl Poetry
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Owl and the Child The Child Mr. Owl they tell me That you don’t sleep at night That you spend time thinking About what’s wrong and right I hope you can help me, It’s quite bewildering Grown ups say ‘Don’t do that!’ Then do the very thing. I am so muddled up, My thoughts are running wild Please explain it to me I’m just a little child. The Owl I can well understand Why you are so confused Adults are a strange lot They leave me quite bemused; They preach to you children Constantly, that is true, Telling you “Just do as I say, not as I do.” But in time you will learn To make the correct choice, Your heart will speak to you, You’ll hear your inner voice. The Child They tell us not to cheat, They say it is a crime. Yet some of them do it Easily, all the time. If I say ‘I hate you,’ They tell me that’s not right, Yet they dislike others, I’ve seen them curse and fight . We’re always being told, We’re not to drink or smoke, But we see them do it, It really is a joke. The Owl God bless you little one, I truly pray that your Conscience will guide you and Your heart will remain pure. May the road before you Be paved with happiness Don’t ever allow Anything to suppress The flame that burns in you; May it ever shine bright. But it’s getting late now It’s time to say good night back to list |
Owl and the Young Girl The Young Girl Excuse me Madam Owl I’ve come today To ask your opinion on an issue, It seems to me it’s alright for young men To do things that I’m not supposed to do. I’ve tried to live by values I’ve been taught, To respect myself and my fellowman But it’s so difficult now that I am Sore tempted to come up with a new plan. The Owl My dear hold fast to what you know is true, And even when you think you stand alone, For though there’s often room for give and take There are some precepts that are cast in stone. Don’t do things because some say they’re okay When you know deep inside that they are wrong, Don’t be afraid to dance to your own drum, Or to dictate the lyrics for your song. The Young Girl Oh Madam Owl your words do comfort me, I promise I will try my very best To not be swayed by things that are not right Although I know I'll be put to the test. And I’ll come back to tell you how I’ve done So you can guide me further ‘long the way If I succeed I’ll owe it all to you. Your help means more to me than words can say. The Owl I wish you everything that’s good young miss, May you grow stronger with each passing year If you continue on the path you’re on There’ll be no need for worry or for fear. Go now the world awaits your youthful drive, So many things out there for you to do, Keep close at hand the things that you have learned And I'll look forward to hearing from you. back to list |
Owl and the Young Man The Young Man Master Owl it is said that you are wise, And that you see the world through different eyes, They say your heart is pure as purest gold, And that no lie by you has e’er been told. Speak to me so that I can understand, Why some women behave the way they do And why at times they choose to turn away From a genuine heart that’s tried and true. The Owl My brother, I will attempt to explain, A woman is a thousand and one parts, Difficult for you men to comprehend What causes pain or brings joy to their hearts. And that aside dear fellow you must know Each one is quite distinct, one of a kind, For every woman that God put on earth As many differences you’re sure to find. The Young Man But surely there is some way we can tell When they’re in love, at least that should be clear, If not how else are we poor men to know If our hearts’ desires even care. Most of the time we are left in a fog Not sure if to turn left or to turn right, I’m hoping Master Owl that you can help Me with this problem, shed a little light. The Owl Well you must follow what is in your heart, If something’s right you’ll feel it deep inside, And if it’s wrong you’ll know it and will have To face it, let your conscience be your guide. And then of course you have to realize There’s good and bad in all of us you know, You will meet some girls who are perfect gems, Others too badly flawed and some ‘so-so." back to list |
Owl and the Femme Fatale The Femme Fatale Oh wise owl I hope you will understand, I really am in a bit of a fix; I’ve found myself in quite a stew I fear, This time I’ve gone too far with my old tricks. I have been popular most of my life, Have had more guys that I can count I swear, But I’m entitled after all I am Lovely, leastways that’s what I always hear. The Owl Perhaps you are pretty on the surface, But what I see inside holds little charm, An ego so inflated you cannot See beyond it, and happily cause harm To those around you, by design or not; You are contented once you get your way, Conveniently unaware it seems Of havoc that is wrought by games you play. The Femme Fatale For all my life I’ve watched men run around From girl to girl like cannons on the loose, So I decided long ago that what’s 'Good for the gander' should work for the goose. It makes me feel that I’m the one in charge Its fun to have guys dangling on a string, What a laugh to see grown like babies, Practically on their knees sniveling The Owl It really pains to hear you speak like this, Girls like you give womanhood a bad name, Your behaviour is such that we are bound To shake our heads, for others get the blame. The gander as you call him gets away, People excuse him, say ‘that’s natures’s law’ That men will run around, whilst girls like you Will simply be called something else I’m sure. The Femme Fatale Mr. Owl I had hoped you’d comprehend, That sometimes people do what they must do, We have to look our for our Number One, In my case Me, in yours it should be You. Sometimes men need to be taught a lesson, I learned that early on, sometime ago, It does not take them long to realize I draw the lines that they must learn to toe. The Owl Foolish female, in time you’ll come to see Though you capture the hearts of many men, They may well be disinclined to trust you Will need to know your every ‘where’ and ‘when.’ Loath to leave you alone for a moment, Checking your every phone call, all your mail Questioning your every word and movement, You’ll find yourself in a proverbial jail. back to list |
Owl and the Philanderer The Philanderer Hey Brother Owl I am sure that you know Just how it is for guys like you and me, Life is a game and we’ve come out to play, To have a good time but be fancy free. I really want to ask you just one thing Because I do believe that you are wise, Do you think it is wrong that sometimes I Resort to telling different women lies? I mean no harm, it’s just convenient, Most of the time they swallow them with ease, And though off and on someone may get hurt, My motto really is “I aim to please.” I do it really just because I care, And so I tell them things they want to hear. The Owl My friend we look at things quite differently, But you’d do well to hear what I now say For ever hurtful thing that we’ve ever done We will be called upon somehow to pay. Think twice before embarking on your next Escapade, you may find yourself in for A big surprise; you’d best believe it’s true, ‘What goes around will come around’ for sure. Today you may be master of the world With many women swooning at your feet, But sometimes without warning you will find That things change in a flash, in a heartbeat. You’re a man I can’t tell you how to act, I only hope my words have some impact. back to list |
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