An Owl's Lulluby

By Myzeray

A little something I made up to sing to my children. They were terrified of an owl that had nested outside in our tree and was "Whoooooo"ing rather loudly. A very very pretty white/grey owl, but still, the kids were terrified. Just had to share. The words kinda suck but the kids didn't care. It rhymed and mama made it up for them. Now, I share it with you, in hopes that if you are scared of an owl nesting outside your apartment in the one damned tree in the entire place...you will know he is just singing your a lullubye.

The horses run, the eagle flies, the owl sings you lullubyes.
The fox hunts, the wolf cries, the owl sings you lullubyes.
Run the field, patrol the skies, come home I'll sing you lullubyes.
Hush don't fear, spirits don't die, for the owl sings you lullubyes.
Swim the oceans blue, hike the mountains high, the owl will still sing you lullubyes.
Ask all your questions, glean all the lies, the owl still sings you lullubyes.
Forever asking "Who?" and never asking "Why?" the owl goes on singing you lullubyes.
When I am gone, after I breathe my last sigh, the owl will still sing you lullubyes.
Always be strong, never be shy, the owl will sing you lullubyes.
Whenever you're scared, just close your eyes, the owl will sing you lullubyes.

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Copyright 2010 Myzeray
Published on Wednesday, January 6, 2010.     Filed under: "Fiction" and "Lyrics"
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  • Winter Born On Thursday, January 7, 2010, Winter Born (169)By person wrote:

    very sweet. Though in my religion owls are messengers of death... I like the song. well done for off the top of your head.

  • theXkevorkian On Wednesday, January 6, 2010, theXkevorkian (64)By person wrote:

    I think that is the coolest thing you can do as a parent is to write a lullaby for your child . I myself have done this . I love how you took there fears and turned into somthing special . The song is very good . Don't sell yourself short .... Write On :)

  • A former member wrote: awwww. this is so sweet.......... and the owls become beacons in the night, assurances of the beyond.... a symbol of your love. nice.

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