Up Close

I saw him heading towards my face;
His eyes were black as night.
He stared with such intensity
He gave me quite a fright.

As he got closer I could see
Each feather, brownish tipped.
His wing span proved for action
He was rather well-equipped.

Another flap or two and then
His talons got prepared.
They opened wide, revealing
Claws that really got me scared.

This owl was ready, soon to swoop
To catch his best meal yet;
And I was there to witness it –
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