Sunday, January 1, 2023

The New Year Owl Brings Joy and Hope


IT'S ALWAYS WORTH THE WAIT

"Let us, then, be up and doing,
with a heart for any fate;
still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait."

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow




AWESOME SCREECH OWL

This tiny Western Screech Owl has delighted all 
on our walking trail in 2022 by the occaisional 
roosting in the nook of a stump nearby.

Sightings have increased in December
bringing much joy and a festive 
atmosphere on the promenade.

When the owl is sighted, the lucky humans look on
in quiet awe, knowing what a miracle 
it is to witness this stunning creature.



QUIETLY OVERFLOWING WITH JOY

Welcome, welcome tiny screech owl!
We've waited patiently to see you,
and finally here you are!

Nestled in the tree stump,
quiet as can be,
Thank you so much 
for showing yourself to me!


MIRACLES SWOOP IN

Miracles swoop in,
in the shape of an owl.
Hearts soar at the sighting 
of the trail owl.

Anticipation builds among the hikers--
The tiny owl with the bowtie 
is all the talk of the town.

Please, oh please, 
let the next owl sighting be mine.



Thank you Natasha Vilas for sharing your photo of our owl.