![Deep in the night the great horned owl
strokes silence with silence
If you land a small plane behind a 747
(Don't land a small plane behind a 747)
If you land a small plane behind a 747
the invisible vortex from its wingtips
can toss you back into the air
or sla you hard
into the ground
Behind the great horned owl
the softness of its passing hangs in the air](https://i0.wp.com/www.neilmeili.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wake-Turbulence-copy.jpg?resize=600%2C600)
Wake Turbulence
![Deep in the night the great horned owl
strokes silence with silence
If you land a small plane behind a 747
(Don't land a small plane behind a 747)
If you land a small plane behind a 747
the invisible vortex from its wingtips
can toss you back into the air
or sla you hard
into the ground
Behind the great horned owl
the softness of its passing hangs in the air](https://i0.wp.com/www.neilmeili.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Wake-Turbulence-copy.jpg?resize=600%2C600)
With thanks to Al Westnedge for the stunning photograph of the Great Horned Owl.
Poem inspired by a trip to Galveston and the artwork of Jennifer Peck we have hanging on the wall. To learn more about Jennifer and her art click here
Another beauty, in shape and song, that takes me back to the ranch. Here is a link to the meadowlark’s song: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Western_Meadowlark/sounds