Killer in the Night
Night falls in the forest
and creatures adjust.
Some go to sleep
and some wake up,
go out and forage for food,
because they must.
Silently, predators emerge
in search of their prey.
Possums, raccoons, and
their like, search and smell
their quiet and eager way.
Even house cats, with hunter
instincts stealthily kicked in.
Leave the comfort of the house
to stalk rodents and their kin.
Wolves and coyotes continue
to prowl throughout the night.
Their yips and howls broadcasting
huddled creatures great fright.
Humans have a history
of a great fear of the dark,
when they were the hunted,
and hid, shaking in fear.
Night sounds still scare them,
especially the hooting of owls.
There is something eerie and
haunting about those,
un-birdlike territorial calls.
But small birds still flock
or bed down in their nests,
they know the night danger,
much more than the rest.
For the owl swoops in
on silent, swift wings.
and snatches young birds,
from their roosts and,
severing their heads,
silences their sings.
The same goes for mice,
rabbits, bats and other things.
Wise owl is a cold killer
the night always brings.
Copyright 2016 © Ronald W. Hull
10/21/16
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Be still in the night. Creepy and also the Wise Owl has his bid.
Great write.
Lady Mary Ann
Regis
The Bard owls call the most where I stay.
Haunting indeed.
John
The wise Owl will do what is needed to survive...
As the Fox will do...
But then get such bad press...
Unlike us, they don't have Supermarkets!
Rebecca
Ron - a real Hooooooooooot !!!
👻🕷☠️
Love ya!
Jane