Bird Muse #1:  The Owl

Frannie Z

 

He sat in a tree, at night,

his eyes flashing,

his call surrounding

the tree

in which my crush

and best friend

sat

and more than made out.

 

I have wondered since then

if his reputation for wisdom

sits mainly on his thoughtful gaze

and round, predatory eyes,

his ability to swivel

and confound.

 

But oh, how soft his feathers are

To thumb.