Eagles' Jaded Flight

eagles' jaded flight-
submit to winter’s lean scrapes….
sparingly content

resting after a fill-
eagles observe frozen land….
awaiting warm sun

sluggish tide retreats-
leaving a cold meatless beach….
more eagles searching

Copyright © 2010  By Caryl S. Muzzey

Fifth Place Winner ~ "Bald Eagle” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire 
Nov. 9, 2010
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Haick Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Congratulations on your deserving win in the contest, Caryl. ....Love, Audrey
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October 14, 2010 at 8:26 PM
Many congratulations Caryl for this terrific win.
Sweetheart Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Congrats Caryl on your win in the contest luv.. with this magnificent write.. enjoy tonight ...
Dietrich Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 7:43 PM
YOu really did paint the picture of it, Carly. Congratulations on your fine win. LUv, Andrea
Richards Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 6:52 PM
I can see this scene in my mind's eye. Well done, Caryl!! Congratulations on a well deserved win! ~ Carrie
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October 14, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Congratulations Caryl on your poem's top ten place. Agape, Moses
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October 14, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Congrats on your win. BG
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October 14, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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October 14, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Congratulations on your 5th place win and thank you for your comments on mine.Love Sandra
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October 14, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Caryl. Love, Carol
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October 14, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Many congratulations Caryl on your win in Carolyn's wonderful contest >> James
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October 14, 2010 at 9:32 AM
Great poem that captures the image in the photo very well, Caryl. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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October 10, 2010 at 7:48 AM
I enjoyed the way you stuck to the picture and told a story for us thru your haiku. LUv, Andrea
Mehta Avatar
October 9, 2010 at 4:21 PM
It is octo. 9, Caryl. Nice haiku on the bald eagle with nice images,
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