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A Lonely Owl

Once long ago on a school visit to the zoo My little one had just begun elementary school High up on a tree branch sat a lonely owl With his huge eyes shut, he could pass for any old fowl Suddenly, he opened them and questioned, “Who? Who?”

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Date: 4/17/2011 1:50:00 PM
hehe, the delightful owl playing games. Limerick's are so funny to write, nice one Annalise....:)
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Date: 9/23/2010 2:48:00 PM
very cute and i like the ending. what a wise who who. thanks chuck
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Date: 9/23/2010 7:21:00 AM
Owls are very special birds, revered by some cultures as wise. When I lived in Tallahassee, I had rescued a baby owl from a hawk. Now I miss the serenade he provided each evening. A delightful entry for Barbara's contest and I wish you success, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/23/2010 7:00:00 AM
Awesome write Audrey, enjoyed your limerick, love Wilma
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Date: 9/23/2010 4:33:00 AM
Nice observation and creating a nice theme on the owl, Audrey
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Date: 9/23/2010 2:42:00 AM
this indeed a wise Owl, so is your poetry. awesume. Harry
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