OWLISHNESS
						
				If I were not of human stuff
				But free to choose what I would be
				I'd try an owl skin on for size
				And live a while in a very tall tree.

				I'd practice hooting like he does,
				I'd swivel my head and blink my eyes.
				I'd stay awake the whole dark night
				To find out why he looks so wise.


						Lucille Murphy