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Paying no tribute to the craggy outcroppings of its lofty aerie, this sentinel of freedom takes its leave. Soaring with the courage of a Feudal Warrior, proud of his nobility, secure in his repute. Floating effortlessly on Zephyrus winds sweeping wave, as if he were its only passenger. His keen vision sees mortality and dispenses it out of necessity with irreproachable honesty and no regrets. Fiercely challenging the bounds of earth and heavens, he knows no foe, save one. One whose frailty of condition can't perceive of this natural independence, and knows not of its integrity. In spite,do prevail great raptor, and with you carry hope that will nourish us all, your nest bound hatchlings.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 8/1/2017 3:24:00 PM
A spectacular tribute to the Eagle...the regal bird that represents America! Outstanding Charlie! : )
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Date: 8/1/2017 8:02:00 PM
Thank you Connie...
Date: 4/14/2017 7:32:00 AM
Thanks Charlie for inviting me to read your 'Of Eagle Wings'. It's truly so profoundly described - The Noble Eagle, a fearless warrior and tenaciously territorial. Killing to feed not out of waste - Pity most Humans do not see the wisdom in your words - a great 7+++
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Date: 4/14/2017 8:12:00 AM
So glad you took the time to visit, I really felt some similarities with your write, like minds I suppose, thanks Maria...
Date: 3/6/2017 8:38:00 AM
Raptor rapture indeed Charlie! Reminiscent of some of my favourites by Tennyson and Pratt; well done! 7 and thank you for sharing xomo
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Date: 3/6/2017 10:49:00 AM
Thank you Maureen...
Date: 10/7/2016 7:39:00 AM
Congrats Charles, for your placement with this wonderful piece!!! ;-)
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Date: 10/7/2016 11:11:00 AM
Thanks Teddy...
Date: 10/5/2016 11:33:00 AM
Charlie, Congratulations on your win. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog "from my pen" if you'd like. SMILES ~LINDA~
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Date: 10/7/2016 11:11:00 AM
Thank you Linda...
Date: 4/3/2016 12:52:00 AM
Charlie, your write truly touched my soul, I am a lover of all birds and you have penned an absolutely excellent poem, I am loving this 7 ~
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Date: 4/3/2016 7:31:00 AM
Broken Wings, you are as soulful a poet that I've met here on the soup. If I can manage to touch yours, I've won a very special award. Hearts and thoughts are prizes I treasure, ataboys in a contest, not so much, love to you and thanks, Charlie..
Date: 4/1/2016 6:40:00 PM
you weave such lovely words!.. beautiful, charlie!,,huggs
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Date: 4/1/2016 9:18:00 PM
Thank you for your kindness Nette, I'm so glad I can share them with someone as gracious as you...
Date: 3/31/2016 8:50:00 PM
Charlie, I was in a raptor magazine last year. Too bad you had not written this poem a year ago . You could have been in that raptor magazine with one this good!!
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Date: 3/31/2016 9:14:00 PM
Andrea, I'm so glad you read this one. I'm flattered that you would think anything I've written would be worthy of printing in any magazine. I do so appreciate the compliment.
Date: 3/31/2016 6:23:00 PM
Nobility in the air! You've captured the eagle's real essence in this write! ...and the eaglets will be provided for! Nice write Charlie!
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Date: 3/31/2016 7:37:00 PM
We can only hope Walter. Thank you...

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