Majesty of the Bird of Prey
Majesty Of The Bird Of Prey
(Eyes of the Hawk)
In wilderness flies the bird of prey
above the earthly fight and battle
Far from immense foaming ocean spray
far above pastures and fat cattle
Gliding along spying for its meal
with those sharp all seeing eyes
Blessed with sharp claws of steel
marauder of the gentle blue skies
Soaring in wait for its coming kill
be it furry animal,fowl or fish
Nature blesses with awe, good or ill
such meaty meals,what a tasty dish
To its victims what a monster it may be
A wonder to we that can much further see.
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Nov, 12 1981
Note: The splendor and beauty of Nature awes us but there is the savage side to be seen too. And that savage side teaches us that sacrifices to survive require the ending of life of others.
Nowhere is that better seen or understood than in the actions of the earth's predators. Those that fly interest me more, for as young boy I dreamed of flying thousands of times.
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