Poem -
The Barn Owl
Spirit of Athena
goddess astronomer
of the stars and moon,
her heart face flies
the night uponĀ
worldly eyes,
set deep inĀ
black jade,
jewelled starsĀ
and runes.
Her wings bear
the dust of Mars,
to cast shadows
upon the pallid moon.
Wisest amongst gods
and mortal men,
silent phantom, white shadow
that haunts the starlit night,
the rocky crags and woodland fen,
ApolloĀ“s warrior daughter
whose wings sieze
the black night,
behold her eyes!
of dark earth and water,
spectral stargazer
in stillness, in the moonlight.
Talons upon the oak
statuesque god of sight,
falls silent as winter snow
shocked heart upon a cloud,
into a veil of mist
and crimson dawn light.
Ā
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Beautiful x
Hi Marion, hope you are very well. Thank you for reading my poem and leaving a lovely comment. xx
Hi Tony! enjoyed "the white shadow!............................Jim
Hi Jim, hope you are very well. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment onĀ my poem, really means so much that you enjoyed it. Thank you!
what great poemĀ
Hi Greg! Hope you are well and taking care. Thank you for your lovely and valued comment, much appreciated. Stay safe!
Hi Tony Iām doing well thank you
Hey TONY!!......I don't remember ALL the stories of Athena in Greek mythology....but I DO know that she was often represented by the OWL....and Wisdom......hence the expression "Wise Old Owl.......your poem seems to go much more into depth than I can recall.....but truly a compelling read my friend!!.......ALL STARS!!.......ALWAYS a pleasure dear poet brother!!......LOVE & ROCKETS!!........T xoĀ : )Ā
Hi Tony! Hope you are very well and thriving. Love your comments dear friend, so encouraging and a joy to read. Thank you for the inspiration and for taking the time to read and comment on my writing. Love and Rockets to you too. xx
OMG, what a stunning line! Another masterpiece of yours I had missed š
This is a masterful write. You are right on top of the game here! I was fortunate enough to have a barn owl fly right in front of me. First time I'veĀ ever seen one in the wild.Ā
Great poem, it truly is x