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That Soaring Spirit

A bald eagle landed in a tree, right next door to me. I heard his screech and saw his wings, unfolded wide as if a king. Proclaiming his own mighty throne, majestic, proud and all alone. I thought how long he’s been revered, by our nation and others for countless years. I thought about his strength and pride, perched up there before my eyes. As I stood watching his beauty, grace, before again, he embraced that wild blue space. Above, below, and all around, he took to sky like love, unbound. Leaving me enraptured, to smile and stare, at that soaring spirit moving ever higher, way up there.

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John Hamilton

Date: 8/16/2023 1:23:00 PM

Well written Terell, I could visualize the scene, great imagery!

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 7/24/2023 10:27:00 AM

Great imagery and very inspiring Terrell. I could visualize the eagle.

Bill Baker

Date: 7/21/2023 10:48:00 PM

Beautiful desciptions and imagery, Terrell. A rare experience to be blessed with. I've seen a few and they are majestic. Congrats on your placement in the Top 100 new poems list. Write On! my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Terrell Martin
Date: 7/22/2023 9:01:00 AM

Thank you, Bill. I had no idea I was even in the running for "The Top 100" new poems! I appreciate you dropping by and sharing your thoughts. A poet friend "right next door" in Louisiana, Terrell

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/9/2023 8:01:00 PM

Terrell, your poetic masterpiece is an exquisite portrayal that leaves me in awe. The fortune bestowed upon you to witness such ethereal beauty is matched only by my own fortune in having the privilege to immerse myself in its enchanting verses. This is a fave

Terrell Martin
Date: 7/10/2023 12:34:00 AM

Thank you, Sotto. I appreciate your analysis far more than I could ever convey in words. But suffice to say, I'm overjoyed you found it so uplifting and appealing. And thx again for stopping by. It's always a great pleasure to hear from you. I'll stop by soon. All the BEST / Terrell

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/9/2023 3:50:00 PM

oh my gosh, best I have seen today. A FAVE

Terrell Martin
Date: 7/9/2023 5:29:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, trying hard to catch up with you and your talent but have many more miles to go before reaching your caliber. Thx again n Keep on Keepin' on. Cheers, Terrell

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/9/2023 1:25:00 PM

a wonderful description, terrell! how lucky you were to have witnessed this and how lucky am i to have read it!

Terrell Martin
Date: 7/9/2023 5:31:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. It was an uplifting moment and so glad I was able to convey in words. But happier still you enjoyed the read. God bless, Terrell