Charmed Chaos
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Unbound
“When the owl sings, the night is silent.“- Charles de Leusse
Fleeting breeze from feathered wings
Kissing my startled face
Embedding the sight upon my soul,
An indelible mark on fair skin
Astounding how a watchful owl
Came to me, came to be
A welcome companion
In the last days of her life
Bringing a message, an omen
Live, Live, Live- Be free, Believe
See life’s miracles surrounding
And let your heart soar free, unbound
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: Back in May, I had a visit from a great horned owl. She stayed with me for six days. I wrote about my encounter with Bella (a name I gave her) during that time. Needless to say, she left a mark on my soul that I will carry forever. You can search my archives for the month of May 2020 if interested. Here is a story I wrote about her: Six Days of Magic
Written for the Sunday Muse #119
Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years, and her dog, Ricky Bobby. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com
and purchase anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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A spectacular poem Linda, and I love the backstory to this. Such a lovely message to you and us all! Owls are such a majestic part of nature. Thank you for sharing this with us all at the Muse!
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Thank you for a lovely prompt and your wise words Carrie.
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I love everything you write about Bella…… an amazing encounter I think about so often.
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Thank you Sherry!
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“See life’s miracles surrounding” – what we need more than anything.
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Thank you!
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What a wonderful poem and even more wonderful story of your experience with Bella, which I read with much interest. It is remarkable to me that Bella chose to spend those last days with you, by some mysterious sense recognizing your intuitive spirit. Beautiful story. Beautiful poem!
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Thank you Beverly!
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Her imprint is strong. (K)
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Yes, it is. ❤️
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As one of those familiar with the backstory, this is just marvelous, Linda!
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Thank you Shay!
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I really love this. The minute I saw the picture… I thought of you! Now over to write mine!
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Thank you Vivian.
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I thought you would write about Bella. To me the owl will always be a spirit messenger, and one who never speaks idly. Lovely poem.
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Yes, I believe that yo be true. Thank you!
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What a beautiful visitor and such a powerful message of life and joy in living
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Thank you Susie.
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This carries that impression–the worth of the owl’s visitation and the depth of the impress.
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Thank you.
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I have seen all your posts about that beautiful owl…loved this poem very much…such positive vibrations…
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Thank you! ❤️
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What a wonderful message affirming your right to live.
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Thank you, yes it is.
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Welcome
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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