Eagle

The majestic eagle preens itself as a brilliant new day is born, Flexing its powerful wings to prepare for its daily bourne. The rising sun enhances its magnificent plumage. Gentle zephyrs will uphold its wings, its flight to assuage. From atop a craggy tor where reposes its rustic aerie, It surveys its domain, rugged mountain and verdant prairie. From its lofty perch it spots vistas no mere man will ever see. Anon, to ride the surging winds, its earthly bonds at will to flee! Stretching its lithesome wings ready to begin the day, It sets about that eternal quest to seek its daily prey. Aerobatic savvy it will use and hunting skills it will test, To fill its needs and the gaping mouths of eaglets in the nest! Other creatures flee when its clarion scream is heard. 'Tis perilous to invade the territory of this raptorial bird. The august eagle displays a most imposing aerial ballet, As it swiftly and silently descends upon its hapless prey! It is apt that the eagle is the symbol of these United States. There are so many venerable traits that in each equates. Cleared-eyed vision, firm resolve and imposing nobility, Meeting all challenges and dangers with stalwart versatility! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved)