I am an owl
But you’re a day walker
My voice is familiar
But before you
I
Am
A marvel.
A rare bird
With eyes beyond understanding
And vision surpassing the scope of your own
My dark feathers camouflage me
But my hoot gives me away
Let your eyes adjust
And suddenly
There I am
Quiet and still
I
Intrigue
You
My scent creeps around the glass
Between us
and calls to your insides
Your fun-sides
Your oh-i-want-to-touch sides
A little bit of new car,
sweet almond, and Mommy
Excitement, baked goods and some old familiar comfort
A newness, a freshness
A sweetness
A meekness
Its tickled your nostrils and you can’t turn away
I am your sweet songbird
Who sings like a lullaby
A chant. A prayer
Soothing, calming
Inspiring, uplifting
Soul stimulating
Mind titillating
Dream infiltrating
Strutting through your thought bubbles
Leaving footprints where there were none
Disturbing the sand
The waves just washed blank
With tracks that lead you in circles
But never back home
-A. Emme
2011
