Lone Eagle
Lone Eagle stayed near Lake Ooklae this day.
The sky was cold and gray.
Movlay had told him he must wait not go
the Iroquoian way.
Which trail lead nearer place where white skins stay.
Man rested holding bow.
His shaman told him he must pray to Pale.
With lake god's aid can't fail,
for seeking eagle feather seemed his need.
Good prize soon stole from tail.
To gain back power chanting Mohawk wail.
Lost fight with half breed.
Tall Teela lay but three more day's trek east.
From heights the eagles feast.
to climb the steep hard mountain slope and find
a place to hide not least
among rocks waiting time avoiding beast.
Strong Pale god be all kind.
Copyright © Alfred Berggren | Year Posted 2017
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