Constance La France Poet Verse

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A High Cliff

I climbed a high cliff
seeking spiritual guidance
for it is the culture of my native people to look to the Eagle
the master of the skies
the one who flies the highest and the closest to the creator
so, I looked up to Father Sky and prayed
then, I heard the Eagle calling me
and down came a feather into my open hands
it is said that an Eagle feather is never taken 
but always given 
and is a deeply spiritual gift
now, I do not fear the shadows
and I am free, strong, and proud

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September 19, 2020


Written for the contest, COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE (13)
sponsor, Brian Strand

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Arturo Michael September 20, 2020 at 5:11 PM Only the fear of fear to fear...Nice message in your write... Constance La France September 21, 2020 at 8:53 AM Arturo, thanks for visiting my poem and the compliment _Constance

Victor Buhagiar September 19, 2020 at 11:07 PM Great eulogy to the Eagle, the symbol of USA. ~~ Constance La France September 20, 2020 at 7:37 AM Victor, thank you for the visit and comment, appreciate _Constance

Sam Kauffman September 19, 2020 at 5:04 PM I am so appreciative of your write, Constance (yes - Constance!) I am so proud of my native American heritage among my many other heritages. The eagle is a great symbol and we also fly on the wings of an eagle in the Psalms. Great layering of metaphor! Best wishes for the contest. Sending you an eagle feather! Constance La France September 20, 2020 at 7:37 AM Sam, thank you so much for the great comment _Constance