At My Window

Looking out my window and seeing what I see. Shanyn asks us to do just that for a poetry prompt. After doing so, I could not help but be reminded of of a time several years ago when I looked out my window to be blessed with an owl.

Haibun

Owls keep their distance from mankind being ever vigilant of all around them. This day was different. This Eastern Screech Owl provided one of the loveliest sites ever seen through a window. Belying his natural instincts he lands upon a window sill with just a pain of glass between him and humanity. He remained there for some time allowing numerous photos to be taken before flying off for a new perch.

nestling amongst the leaves – offers protection to many

Shanyn at dVerse thank you for a thoughtful post that after looking out my window, reminded me of looking out my window and capturing this little guy.

Posted too at Poets United’s Sunday Poetry Pantry and dVerse

24 thoughts on “At My Window”

Love the photos!

omg. that is awesome! i love owls…and to have one so close…what pretty color as well…
not sure he will protect the mice and voles…just saying…ha…
wow…great pics liz…that is awesome!!!

oh wow…i have never seen one so close…that is totally awesome…. really love the shots liz…look at those eyes…just wow

“pain of glass between him and humanity” I read this and think how we are hurt by our separation from nature, what an awesome gift! You were blessed with such proximity.

Excellent, i love Owls and so much here to admire

just a pain of glass between him and humanity…very poignant. Great pictures!

What a wonderful visitation. Such a gorgeous little creature.

How lucky were you to catch this and then write so well about it?
Ciao
Pea

Wow, what a wonderful experience! Perhaps a once in a lifetime. I just love your photos, Liz.

Great series of photos. You were very lucky! The haibun is a fine form to relate this visit.

So unusual Liz–I don’t think I have ever seen an owl do this before!

Beautiful, excellent words.

Not just a unique experince.. some very nice thoughts in your haibun.. yes we share the love for this form.. the glass division of a window.. very nice.

Wow Liz, you are so lucky you got the shots & the owl came so close ~ What a beautiful creature ~ Thanks for sharing this, smiles ~

Wow…this takes my breath away. Reminds me of Mary Oliver.

Wow, wow and wow! You captured it beautifully, both by pen and photo. I have an owl that stops by now and again but I never have a camera when he or she appears. But yours is so beautiful! Wow again.

Cool!…..I’m awed by the way animals related to us..some, as long as they are safe, will stay awhile …lovely story

Liz,
What a cheery little friend. So kind to allow photographs as well!!!
Eileen:)

Beautiful to be able to see it so close to capture in words and in photos. Gorgeous in both!

Oh my isn’t he just beautiful…how lucky you are to have had him visit. So thankful you could share your haibun and photos today I leave here with a very big smile! 🙂

…ah, what a lovely visitor, Liz… i am envious of the encounter… hope the new year is treating you well so far… been away for like 3 months or more… so sorry if you can’t leave your comments as well… i have disabled commenting from the past 3 months & have just brought it back for good… thanks for all your thoughtful words to me… it’s all genuinely appreciated… smiles… & brightest blessings to you!