Halls of the Dark Muse

Owl

Who?
an ageless question
spoken by a bird
as old as Athena
it is no wonder she was
renowned for her wisdom
such a worthy advisor
she would choose
to ask a most profound
who?

No more than that said
but we may wonder
the depths of such a
quandary.

Who are we?
as living creatures
human beings
bearers of souls

Who do we think we are?
to make this trespass
to determine life and death
to shepherd the souls of others
in whose foot treads we meekly
follow with misplaced arrogance.

Who are you?
standing alone in the woods
as an individual
contemplating your own life
and existence

The stately bird
knower of the secrets
of night, watches all
from a concealed perch
and gives no answer
but a single question
who?