An Eagle's Prayer

An eagle rose up to the light, soaring above the land.
The suffering it saw below, it struggled to understand.
A man cried near a river bank, wings dived to catch the tears.
The eagle prayed, "Lord, help me cast every sorrow, every fear
straight to your care at Heaven's door, no soul should feel this pain.
Lord, I will be your eyes, your wings; please, guide me through the rain.
I'll soar above each lonely heart creating an image of grace.
Then, I'll fly to earth from blue skies lifting the eyes of every face.
For if they feel your love for them, all may forget their grief,
and some will get a glimpse of Heaven, though it might be brief.
I pray each one receives this gift to carry in their hearts.
You are the Father. They, your children, cannot exist apart
from You, oh Lord, though I'll never know why so many try...
I pray Lord, my majestic flight will bring hope to all who cry."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horsman Avatar
April 14, 2020 at 12:34 AM
Just as good, when roaming through my favourite poems, i read it again....Stay Safe Rhonda..truly a wonderful poem.
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May 17, 2020 at 11:10 PM
Your visit got me thinking about picking up the pen again after a couple of years, and I finally did it...I can't thank you enough, Harry!
Wesley Avatar
August 29, 2012 at 9:56 AM
Makesnme want to be part of the flight. The majesty of the eagle is so beautifully portrayed in your verse; thank you for posting it! Love, Elizabeth
Johnson Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Eagles are such majestic creatures and a thrill to see soaring in the sky. You have given him a high calling. Lovely work. You always write such lovely comments on my poetry. Thank you for your kindness. Love, Joyce
Horsman Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Wow Rhonda this is wonderful, it's going to my fav along with you, what more can i say, except i'll read this over and over again.
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August 28, 2012 at 2:09 PM
This is beautiful, Rhonda! I like it! Love, Kim
Sivey Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 8:12 AM
You have done extremely masterful with this illustrious write here my friend! I am so impressed with your talent that you have in writing these poems Rhonda! I really enjoyed the creativity you have within this poem! I love the eagle's viewpoint in communion with the Lord, trying to save man from grief that he has below...what compassion he has! What a lovely write! Awesome piece, Great Work!!
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August 28, 2012 at 6:45 AM
Love it Rhonda !!!! Beautiful poem!!! - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Hu Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 5:03 AM
Beautifully written
O'Leary Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 1:51 AM
Very nice... great imagery... Terry
Hendricks Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Nice work, Rhonda. Interesting perspective from an eagle's eye. I enjoyed reading this very much. :)
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