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The time has come, The claws are passed. An old owl rests…

“The time has come, The claws are passed. An old owl rests, A die’s been cast. It is a war for heart, Gizzard and mind. The weapons they wield, More deadly than mine. A blade draws blood, a fire burns. But with the flecks, a mind unlearns. A soul unhinges, And then a gizzard quakes and cringes…” quote by Kathryn Lasky
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““The time has come, The claws are passed. An old owl rests, A die’s been cast. It is a war for heart, Gizzard and mind. The weapons they wield, More deadly than mine. A blade draws blood, a fire burns. But with the flecks, a mind unlearns. A soul unhinges, And then a gizzard quakes and cringes. Senses dull, Reason scatters. The heart grows numb, An owl shatters. But these six owls are strong and bold, And their story has not yet been told.””

Kathryn Lasky

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A battle of intellect and emotion is described, using owls as symbols of wisdom and struggle, hinting at an ongoing untold story.

In simple terms: A mental and emotional conflict using owl symbolism.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the untold narrative and learn from conflict.

Themes

conflict wisdom struggle

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal challenges
  • mental health
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

symbolism psychology storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner battles are you facing?
  • How can you turn conflict into growth?
A Different Perspective

May be overly metaphorical for some readers.

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