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High above the ground bald eagles Fly, legs tucked in, they soar and glide Rely on wings to cut, drag air By clouds and mountains flap with pride. They search for prey with focused eyes Display no mercy, downward dart, Obey their instinct, nature’s gift Slay with intent, not faint of heart! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Let's Write a Lento (Prompt) Sponsor: Dear Heart Rhyme scheme is abcb, defe. All the FIRST words of each verse rhyme. Placed 2nd © 31st January 2020

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/24/2020 10:36:00 AM

A great write, Paul. The eagle is so beautiful :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2020 7:32:00 AM

Thank yo, Angela. Best regards // paul

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/3/2020 12:18:00 PM

Didn't even realize I was reading a lento ... I only tried this form once or twice, but found it quite the challenge to get those beginning rhymes in and not sound overly stilted. This one was well done ... and with a noble subject matter.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/9/2020 8:29:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Timothy. Rhyming the first word of each line can be tricky, so I just write the poem roughly and then insert the requisites at the end. ~ Regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 2/12/2020 12:04:00 PM

not surprised you won again, Paul. You obviously love poetry. on Nature, I see leopards (lions, of course) stalk and chase after prey (deer/antelope) & I wish they prey gets away. But these carnivores eat only when hungry ... go days/weeks without food. Including Amazon pythons! Thx & shalom

Paul Callus
Date: 2/12/2020 1:09:00 PM

Thank you, Anil. Nature never fails to inspire :) Best regards & peace // paul

Constance La France

Date: 2/10/2020 1:53:00 PM

Paul, congratulations on your win in my Lento writing prompt challenge with this wonderful write _Constance

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2020 2:08:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. Your contests are always a fount of inspiration. So pleased that you found this to your liking. Best regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/9/2020 3:57:00 PM

The eagle seems so powerful in your lento, Paul. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2020 8:01:00 AM

I'm so glad you liked my eagles in flight, Carolyn :) Thank you....regards & hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/9/2020 12:57:00 PM

Congratulations, paul. Fun to revisit these!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2020 5:04:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Pleased to have you next to me on the podium:) Regards // paul

Brenda Chiri

Date: 2/9/2020 4:31:00 AM

Bald eagles are beautiful creatures! Did you know iowa has many of them here? You can stand on a bridge downtown look up and see at least two soaring by at any time of the day! I do love that about Iowa! They return to their nest from each year too! We had a big thing where they had to remove two adults with two eggs from downtown people were messing with them! But lovely write Paul!;)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2020 7:48:00 AM

Hi Brenda...your comments made me go look up Iowa and eagles, of which bald and golden ones seem to be the most common, and best viewing time is winter, along the Mississippi River. ~ Thank you for the informative visit. Warm regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/8/2020 1:47:00 PM

A great win, poem & picture. Love it. Have a wonderful weekend.........

Paul Callus
Date: 2/10/2020 7:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula. Hope you enjoyed the weekend, and all the best for the new week. // paul

Chris Hagy

Date: 2/6/2020 9:26:00 PM

Love the last line Paul :) such majestic birds! Yeah I'm still around, just super busy still...hope you are well :)

Paul Callus
Date: 2/7/2020 7:58:00 AM

A pleasure to have you stopping by, Chris:) Usually, being busy is a good sign! Take care. Warm regards // paul

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/4/2020 2:48:00 AM

You'll soar high with this gem, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2020 8:17:00 AM

Your faith in my humble effort is truly appreciated, Harry...thank you! Regards // paul

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 2/2/2020 8:05:00 PM

The eagle is one of the most sacred of creatures, theres no wonder that when you write about it, you create magic. Well shared dear Paul, Hope all is well, sending you a hug and a smile xo

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2020 8:17:00 AM

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear Vienna. Hugs & Smiles to you, too. /x/ paul

Sandra Adams

Date: 2/2/2020 7:23:00 PM

wonderful visual Paul...i see them often around me... you describe it wonderfully :) hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2020 8:15:00 AM

So pleased you liked it, Sandra. Thank you and regards:) HUgs // paul

Silent One

Date: 2/2/2020 3:30:00 PM

I do not know what a lento is, but you are great at the short form of poetry..

Paul Callus
Date: 2/4/2020 8:14:00 AM

Thank you, S_1. Maybe I could tempt you to try out this form:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/1/2020 3:07:00 PM

you did GREAT!!! this was a fun challenge. I sure hope i did mine right!

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2020 1:29:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea! Indeed, a fun challenge, which can't be ignored. Best regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/31/2020 4:10:00 PM

Hello Paul … royalty of the skies. These magnificent birds are persecuted though by farmers. Great description with your poem Paul - thank you - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2020 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, Lindsay. Pity they are not appreciated by one an dall! Regards // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/31/2020 3:51:00 PM

Those amazing birds who fly at their highest.. How devouring and mean they can become... Love the message.It says so much.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2020 1:13:00 PM

Thank you for your feedback, Charm. So pleased to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/31/2020 3:34:00 PM

Brilliantly descriptive Paul, Constance has set us quite a challenge and you are flying high with your words. Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2020 1:00:00 PM

You're too generous, Jan :) Thank you. I like your entry a lot, too. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/31/2020 2:54:00 PM

The bird looks beautiful, yet fierce in its flight--that is what your poem depicts illustrating its intentions--so much you said in so few words, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 2/2/2020 12:21:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. To be honest I was more focused on getting the form correct than anything else, but am pleased with end result. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/31/2020 1:58:00 PM

Well written Paul, beautiful birds that do not show mercy when hunting. Good luck. Tom

Paul Callus
Date: 1/31/2020 5:21:00 PM

United we stand...divided we fall....

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/31/2020 2:25:00 PM

Ive got a feeling other countries may follow.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/31/2020 2:17:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. Enjoy the weekend. Regards // paul [ps...after midnight Britain formally leaves the European Union....wonder what next!!]