Eagles

Eagle flying high, just a dot in the sky
I fly in to join you and circle with you
together we take delight in plummeting down
then climbing back up to float on thermals

The landscape below shows trees the size of matches
individual flowers too small to see just splashes
of many different hues blending into each other
the steady wind ruffles my feathers as I tease you

Playing and courting we bond once more
and set about setting our eyrie to rights
high up on the steep jagged cliff top
any danger spotted miles away from this vantage point

I take turns with you sitting on our eggs
then off to hunt I soar searching for my prey
there down there a fat young rabbit grazes
I swoop down and now dinner daintily I eat

Replete I retire to the tree tops
and spread my wings basking in the sun
      life is good so very good    
soon the cycle restarts with my chicks

written 01/23/2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Hamilton Avatar
February 19, 2017 at 8:03 AM
ty for my placement hugs
Martin Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Wonder if they really think like this? Would be interesting to know. Great poem and congratulations Shadow! :-)
U.D Palawon  Avatar
February 9, 2017 at 11:20 PM
Who says animals don't have leisure activities...they must read this! Congrats on your win Shadow. :)
Wolf Avatar
October 7, 2016 at 1:28 AM
I enjoyed this good write, their eyesight is amazing, apparently, they can read a newspaper for a kilometer high, don't know if it would make much sense to them though, Ha... /|\
A  Avatar
January 28, 2014 at 3:50 PM
Shadow, CONGRATULATIONS, a very clever write, you did well in "Personifying Any Animal of Your Choosing" *enjoyed every poem.......... ~SKAT~
Deschler Avatar
January 8, 2014 at 4:03 PM
A very unique animal to choose to personify for the contest. Very well done, Shadow, the imagery here is amazing! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you for the kind congrats on my poem.
Oyewole Avatar
January 5, 2014 at 3:06 AM
A well crafted write, Linda alias Shadow! Congrats on your win in the contest and compliments of the season to you and yours.
Hamilton Avatar
January 6, 2014 at 3:49 PM
Ty OA seasons compliments returned glad you enjoyed it Shadow x smile hug
Mehta Avatar
January 5, 2014 at 12:55 AM
Enjoyed the personification and congrats on your win, Shadow
Hamilton Avatar
January 6, 2014 at 3:48 PM
hi Ram ty dear Shadow x smile hug
Lamoureux Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM
This was an excellent choice to personify. Great Job!
Hamilton Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 4:00 PM
hi Rick ty dear hugs
Dome Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Wonderful visuals here. I could see everything so clearly. beautiful. well done. best wishes. Pete.
Hamilton Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 4:00 PM
hi Peter and ty so much season's greetings Shadow x smile hug
Hamilton Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 3:59 PM
Mehta Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 6:38 AM
Enjoyed the personification eagles, Shadow
Hamilton Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 3:59 PM
ty Ram season's greetings Shadow x smile hug
Guzzi Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Excellent job with the contest requirements. Happy Holidays Light & Love
Hamilton Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 3:55 PM
hi Debbie ty season's greetings Shadow x smile hug
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