First flight of eaglet

The first stretch of wings
Is when you make it flap
Oh, don't you lose balance
You really can make it, that's for sure

You're not to be afraid
You're not to be afraid

The second you hop
Know it is coming
The first step of flying
Is when you take it easy
The first step of flying
Is feeling at ease.

Time after time, I tell you follow me
Time after time, I wait till you are ready

The first flight we need to see
The first flight little one
The first flight I need to see

The last step of flying
Is when you fly below me
There is still lot to learn
But I will teach you, all that I know

The first flight I need to see
It is a sure test to me as your mom

Time after time, eagles fly high
Time after time, we eagles fly high

The first stretch of wings
The first flight of young
The first hunt of young
Makes us best parent eagles.

Inspired by: FIRST STEP OF LOVE
(SOULFULLY LIVE IN THE CITY OF ANGELS (2004)Hughes/Thrall)

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Date: 7/16/2024 7:05:00 AM
Beautiful poem. If we all had teachers like the eagle moms in your poem, I bet we would all fly high.
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Date: 7/16/2024 8:16:00 PM
It is surprising to know that birds take parenting seriously. It is wonderful to know the bird kingdom, they put many of us to shame when it comes to mothering. so endearing. thank you for this happy visit dear poet. Cheers.
Date: 7/16/2024 1:57:00 AM
Thank you my friend, appropriately mahalo to your win as well thriveni, enjoy the elated light, Aloha William
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Date: 7/16/2024 8:10:00 PM
thank you so much for your kind visit dear poet. Cheers.
Date: 7/4/2024 7:19:00 PM
Your well imagined poem captures the anxiety and thrill of first flight wonderfully. Bravo! :)
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Date: 7/4/2024 7:26:00 PM
Well said, dear poet. There is inner fear of a parent too, be it birds, animals or human beings. Your kind visit brings me happiness. Thank you. Cheers.
Date: 7/4/2024 3:11:00 AM
May I use the first five lines of your poem, to place a photo with it on 3d
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Date: 7/4/2024 5:10:00 AM
Sure dear friend, So kind of you to even think of me! Thank you dear poet.
Date: 7/3/2024 4:37:00 AM
It needs courage and daring to take the first step. Once the eaglet flaps its wings and hops, it has passed the first test. Once it feels at ease, it is ready to fly into the air. The mother will be there by its side giving it direction. Soon it will soar higher and higher to dizzying heights. Lovely poem, dear Thriveni.
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 7/3/2024 4:53:00 AM
You said it well. Thank you so much for your kind visit dear poet. I am glad you liked it. Blessings & cheers.
Date: 7/2/2024 11:29:00 PM
Wonderful way to express the growth and actions of a child to grow and learn. Thank you for the congratulations.
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Date: 7/3/2024 2:28:00 AM
Thank you for your kind visit dear poet.Cheers.
Date: 7/2/2024 10:06:00 PM
How beautiful and thoughtful one that is uplifting this is, so well woven dear thriveni, i love especially “The last step of flying Is when you fly below me There is still lot to learn But I will teach you, all that I know” that made my heart full, shows what a selfless soul you are willing to share what you know and have with others too! And thats love, unconditional. Pleasure reading this.
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Date: 7/2/2024 11:07:00 PM
Thank you for your kind visit. Ah, it is the dream of every parent dear friend. I appreciate your thoughts, you made me happy. Blessings & Cheers.
Date: 7/2/2024 9:34:00 AM
Ah, you make a great parent indeed, you have all the steps down packed , thanks for sharing. :)
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Date: 7/2/2024 9:33:00 PM
Oh dear! so nice of you to say. thank you for your kind visit. your words bring such joy. Blessings.
Date: 7/2/2024 8:40:00 AM
Many firsts for eaglets and as a metaphor! Nice, Thriveni!
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thriveni c mysore
Date: 7/2/2024 9:32:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words dear poet. I appreciate you visit, it brings me joy. Blessings.
Date: 7/1/2024 5:21:00 AM
If eagles could think I'm sure this would be it. Very nice
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Date: 7/1/2024 9:43:00 PM
ha, thank you for your kind visit dear poet. cheers
Date: 6/30/2024 11:42:00 PM
Superbo!
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Date: 7/1/2024 12:37:00 AM
Thank you so much for your kind visit. You made my day happy dear poet.
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