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TITLE: Owl's Fruit | Previous Challenge Entry
By Cari Weber
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with branches in the middle and vines hanging free.
Wise Owl lived on the branches watching buds change into fruit.
Each time that happened wise Owl gave a HOOT.
And all the animals in the forest ran to see.
“Love!” hooted Owl.
“The first fruit is love,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Delicious!” cried the animals.
And they washed each other’s feet.
For apart from the branches of that strong forest tree,
Owl could do nothing but remain and simply be.
“Joy!” hooted Owl.
“The second fruit is joy,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Delightful!” cried the animals.
And their joy was made complete.
For apart from the branches of that strong forest tree,
Owl could do nothing but remain and simply be.
“Peace!” hooted Owl.
“The third fruit is peace,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Lovely!” cried the animals.
And their worries were obsolete.
For apart from the branches of that strong forest tree,
Owl could do nothing but remain and simply be.
“Patience!” hooted Owl.
“The fourth fruit is patience,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Tasty!” cried the animals.
And without complaining they waited for another treat.
For apart from the branches of that strong forest tree,
Owl could do nothing but remain and simply be.
“Kindness!” hooted Owl.
“The fifth fruit is kindness,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Scrumptious!” cried the animals.
And everyone was sweet.
For apart from the branches of that strong forest tree,
Owl could do nothing but remain and simply be.
“Goodness!” hooted Owl.
“The sixth fruit is goodness,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Ripe and juicy!” cried the animals.
And they cared for one another, they did not mistreat.
For apart from the branches of that strong forest tree,
Owl could do nothing but remain and simply be.
“Faithfulness!” hooted Owl.
“The seventh fruit is faithfulness,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Luscious!” cried the animals.
And they were loyal, like a shepherd with his sheep.
For apart from the branches of that strong forest tree,
Owl could do nothing but remain and simply be.
“Gentleness!” hooted Owl.
“The eighth fruit is gentleness,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Tender!” cried the animals.
And they had compassion, they did not compete.
For apart from the branches of that strong forest tree,
Owl could do nothing but remain and simply be.
“Self-Control!” hooted Owl.
“The ninth fruit is self-control,” whoo-whoo-hoot,
“Come and eat.”
“Yummy!” cried the animals.
And they didn’t over-eat!
Deep in the Forest was a strong forest tree,
with branches in the middle and vines hanging free.
Each of the forest animals cried, “Move over, Owl! Make some room for me.”
Based on the following scripture passages: Galatians 5:22, and John 15 (NIV)
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