An Owl on the Prowl...

Time for mice to run and hide,
 as daylight fades to dusk,
replete they are from dining on,
  the gleanings of cornhusk.
The hooting of an owl is heard
amongst the forest trees,
a hapless mouse that ventures out
the owl does quickly seize.


De, at dverse poets, has prompted us to write a quadrille of exactly 44 words, not counting the title. It must contain some form of the word 'hoot'. Here's the link: Poetic Hootenanny

  


 

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20 comments:

  1. JadeLiMarch 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM

    I like the rhythm of this, Carol. A lovely Q!

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  2. Kim M. RussellMarch 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM

    That’s a great internal rhyme I the title, Carol, and I enjoyed the rhythm and rhyme of your quadrille. You could be describing my garden – except for the corn husk.

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  3. seanatbogieMarch 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM

    This has a nice rhythm that fits well into the 44 word limit.

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    1. CarolMarch 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks, Sean! It's a challenge to keep to exactly 44 words when you introduce rhyme and rhythm. ;D

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  4. AnonymousMarch 12, 2025 at 4:33 AM

    Oh! LOVE the title, especially.

    De

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  5. MishMarch 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM

    Nicely rendered! I enjoyed the rhythm and rhyme.

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  6. brudbergMarch 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM

    Hide little mouse, hide

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    1. CarolMarch 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM

      Often it's too late to hide unfortunately!

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  7. ben AlexanderMarch 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM

    Carol, I love how you bring the scene to life! The owl’s hoot really sets the mood. Great work! 👏

    Much love,
    David
    SkepticsKaddish.com

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  8. DoraMarch 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM

    Owls aren't always romantic or melancholy backdrops, are they?! Great Q, Carol.

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  9. Yvette M CalleiroMarch 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM

    Great poem, Carol!

    Yvette M Calleiro :-)
    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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  10. purplepeninportland.comMarch 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM

    This is enchanting, Carol. Wonderful rhymes.

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