Bird of the night
enigmatic, mysterious, loveable
or spooky, depending on who you ask.
To some-- you are a symbol of wisdom,
sign of early rain, natural pest control
and protector of armies
whose flight symbolizes victory.
While to others-- you are
harbingers of bad luck, ill-health,
death and destruction.
Quand tu pleurer, les gens muerent
(when you cry, the people die).
Superstitions about you have no place in my heart.
But when I misbehave,
please don't say;
The Owls will get me.
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