The Owl and The Quail

Gather around and take in this tale of the Majestic Owl and the Dark Quail
One day the quail was foraging for herbs on a trail when an owl soared by, wings as broad as a ship's sail
The owl swooped down and seized the quail in her claws
The quail thought he was going to die and that the owl would eat him raw
Instead the owl took the quail high and far to her nest
She set the quail down gently and urged him to rest
The quail was very baffled; this seems so absurd
But he napped nonetheless while the owl flew off to gather many herbs
When the owl returned, she and her guest enjoyed a mighty feast
And the quail wondered why he was shown so much hospitality by the majestic beast
Then the quail said, "You are a predator. I am prey. Why are you showing me mercy today?"
The owl answered, "I want you to watch after the eggs that I lay. You are noble and will make a fine father, so I want you to stay."