Who
by John Herlihy
An owl in a distant pine asked
Who
A voice in my mind answered
You
A loon across the pond asked
Why
A voice in my mind answered with
a sigh
A clock in the parlor asked
When
A moment in my mind answered
Then
A shadow on the wall asked
Where
A light in my mind answered
There
A judge in my mind asked
What
A voice in my mind answered
Not
A question in my mind asked
If
A devil in my mind answered
Never
A sage in my mind asked
How long
A spirit in my mind answered
Forever.
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Copyright © John Herlihy
Saturday 31 January 2026
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That said, I'd love to hear the call of the owl again. Probably one of the most recognizable of night sounds other than the wolf and the cicada.
Ron