On the rural route up to the mountains there’s much to see. Horses grazing in fields, and farm houses with red barns and silohs. It’s really like driving through a postcard setting. I’ve seen crows on the side of the road picking at a carcass, and a majestic eagle soar from it high perch keeping an eye on them. But, I’ve yet to see a snow owl. Their domain is the dark of night, while the earth sleeps under a blanket of snow. Though I’ve not seen them, they might have seen me. When the snow on the ground makes light the night. And I slip out onto the porch into the arms of the night. So, I wait for that someday when I get to experience seeing or hearing a snow owl. Till then they live in my imagination.
a hoot here, then there
in the shadows of the moon –
snow owl’s made a match
Pat R
11/13/17
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Beautiful description
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So glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by Sabio☺
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This is do pretty, like a lifelong wish. hope you see one done day. I have not but my son has. Lucky commuters have seen thrm in Montreal and had time to take photos. Boy oh boy now you got me checking more 🙂
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May your dream come true one day. Love the picturesque description.
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Thank you☺
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Wonderful! Simple, straightforward spiced with a dream-wish.
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So glad you enjoyed it☺
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I’m with you. There is such a beautiful mystique about a snowy night and I love to just gaze at its beauty. I did learn, however, from a few bloggers who know more about snowy owls than I do, that they hunt in the day!
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Ah, that’s good to know. Now maybe there’s a better chance of spotting one. I have to ask my neighbors if they’ve ever seen one.
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Excellent! 😎😎😎😎😎
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I haven’t seen them either. I like how you consider that they may have seen us.
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Thank you Frank that’s my imagination at play☺
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Love your description… and I also dream of seeing a snowy owl… I know that up in Northern Sweden they are active during day… (of course it would be hard to be night active in arctic summer)
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Thank you Björn. Yes, that’s what I hear from Victoria, they’re active during the day☺
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You have to know where they live and keep an eye out as they are daytime hunters. I’ve seen one twice – briefly. It may even have been the same one. I love the images in this haibun and the haiku is lovely.
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Wow! That’s so cool. Glad you like it. Thanks for reading.
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They must make a magnificent sight. I’d love to see one too. A barn owl would do instead. We just hear them.
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Let’s hope you do see one soon… thanks for sharing this dreamy haibun..
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I have seen a few owls, but not a snowy owl. They have been few and far between and definitely a treat when I do get to see them. Sounds like a beautiful place…well worth a postcard.
Thanks for dropping in.
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Well, you’re one up on me. I’ve never seen one. Or hear one for that matter. Thank you for stopping by☺
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