June 27, 2008
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The Rapturous Vision of a Raptor
I was just at the JFSB chilling with my friend in the courtyard when I saw one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I was lying on the edge of the fountain, enjoying the cooler night air and trying to relax watching satellites. All of a sudden I noticed something in the sky moving, almost like a ripple. It was a large dark shape, like a glider, with small flecks of light like stars all on its underside. It was an owl- a beautiful, humongous owl. I couldn’t believe how big it was or how silently it soared across the JFSB courtyard. Over the course of the hour this owl, or perhaps several owls, passed over the courtyard 5 times. It was just amazing. It was so high up, yet I am certain its wingspan was much larger than my arm span. It was beauty in a terrifying, chilling way. Owls truly are magnificent birds of prey. Tonight this one captured my respect and fascination.
