tonight, everything is normal.
the crickets chirp, the traffic hums,
the children work at problem sums.

adults, too worn out to act formal,
leave their work-shoes at the door
and heavy hearts upon the floor.

while the buildings blink asleep
and the clouds dapple the sky,
wind carries tired thoughts up high.

a thousand secrets the moon keeps.
a thousand wishes the stars hold,
burning silver, red and gold.

tawny owl, take my message
through the forests lit with white,
to the one who gave me light.

tawny owl, have safe passage
over the shores that oceans kiss,
to the one I'll always miss.