I am an Owl, Hoot, Hoot Hoot,

I tell wise tales so tall.

I scour the lands on wings and foot,

Catching mice when they fall.

Up in the trees I hide away,

In a hole in the bark of tree.

I sleep the world during the day,

And enjoy nocturnal mystery.

I am an Owl, Hoot, Hoot, Hoot,

With yellow eyes I look.

I know the best from the root,

In my brain I knowledge cook.

For no one really knows my mind,

The best that one could find.

I am your guardian through the night,

All nocturnal predators I fight.

I am an Owl, Hoot, Hoot Hoot,

Tall tales today I toot.

For men me come and man may say,

I am quiet and wise in every way.

For one day you’ll see my wisdom clean,

Hear what is so unseen.

I am a mystic the mystic bird of prey,

Of world at night but I sleep during the day.

By Anisha Achankunju (C) 27th October 2010