Friday, September 15, 2023

Owl Poems --by Zach Hively

 Publisher: Casa Urraca Press (December 13, 2022)

Language: English

Paperback: 72 pages

ISBN-13: 978-1956375114

5 Stars

 

This is a small book, with huge poems, and delightful art. Open the book and begin with the words: “World-watching Owl,” / wielder of wisdom, / … / into the necessities of both / beginnings and ends.” The poems after this first one run the gamut from prose to haiku, to narrative. 

 

Some of these poems brought forth laughter, all brought forth thinking. And the last poem, “An owl’s blessing”, oh, what a blessing it is. “May your feet always be quick, / because a chase is more fun. / … / I will mantle my wings around you, / All is not and never will be lost.” I have read this last poem over and over and over again. 

 

This is a delightful book, full of owl wisdom, and one I will read through many times.

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