A blogger I much admire, Dan Antion of No Facilities, told me he’d like to take the quiz on Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge. I encouraged him to have a go and said I would write a Tricube or two for him .
It turns out he is an Owl. Which apparently makes him :
A loner, the owl spirit animal represents vision, freedom, and independence. The owl can inspire you to unlock your full potential and discover your unique talents. If the owl resonates with you, it is likely you enjoy working on your own and value your independence
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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47 thoughts on “Dan The Owl Man.”
How awesome! I’m just writing book reviews for Dan’s books! 🦉
Welcome to my “Heartland Echoes,” where I aim to share my poems with the world, along with my survival story and autobiography of childhood abuse, motivational quotes, and much more. Through my words, I hope to inspire others to share their own stories and experiences. Each poem is a piece of my heart and soul, along with a story of a traumatic past, crafted with inspiration, Hope, faith, love and passion. I believe that by sharing our art and emotions, I’ll be able to connect with others on a deeper level and create a sense of community.
willowdot21 
How awesome! I’m just writing book reviews for Dan’s books! 🦉
I love Dan’s books and I have done reviews for him too. 💜
Your reviews have been wonderful, Willow. I deeply appreciate your support.
It’s always a pleasure 💜
Thank you so much Colleen! That’s wonderful to hear.
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I enjoyed your series, Dan. I still have to add the reviews to Amazon and GR. 💖
Thank you!
You’re welcome.
Very cool!
Thank you 💜
According to that test I am an owl also.
Well there you go … And it’s true becauseyou are a
wordsmith who
paints and reads
You see though
Caring eyes
You listen
Your body
Is mending
Persevere. 💜💜💜
I didn’t space that right I shall try again.
Well there you go … And it’s true because :
you are a
wordsmith who
paints and reads
You see though
Caring eyes
You listen
Your body
Is mending
Persevere.
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That is a perfect description of Dan! Well done!
Thank you, I think it is too 💜💜
Magnificent. 🙂 It made me smile. Our Dan the owl.
I am so glad it made you smile 😁
Thank you so much, for doing this, Willow. The description of the owl as a spirit animal suits me. I am honored by your poems.
Well I think it suits you too , perfectly.
Willow, what a lovely tribute to Dan. The poem is marvelous. Hugs on the wing.
Hugs back to you 😄
Brilliant tribute🙌
He’s a nice man and a great blogger!
A wonderful tribute to Dan. Such a fabulous guy. Well deserved and well done.
Thank you yes Dan is a great Guy 😊
This is a beautiful poem. I love Owls too.
Thank you
What a treat, Willow, to see Dan featured on your site today. A wise Owl he is. 😊
Yes indeed he is 💜💜
I’ve followed Dan for quite a while now and in my opinion, he is an Owl.
Thank you for doing this.
Thank you for reading it was fun to do 💜
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How kind of you to write Dan such beautiful poems! Well done, Willow!
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Thank you so much 💜💜
It was a pleasure to do so , it fits him well💜
Love this!
Thank you 💜
Thank you 💜💜
Lovely… of to read ‘you’
My goodness, this is Dan! I know, as I’ve met the man. Wonderful, Willow!
I believe it is him, though I have never met him in person 💜💜💜
You nailed him, Willow. 🙂
Lol “nailed him ” that’s good for the tool man 💜
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