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["The Eagle's Realm," written sometime during the mid-1960s, first appeared in Quintessence and was later included in my first poetry chapbook, The Lady in the Pink Hat, Candor Press, 1969.]

The Eagle's Realm

High above the sun-bleached shore
Between blue sea and blue sky
Lonely, silent world unreached
Home of those who soar
The tranquil skies.
Whose wings spread and shadow
Suspended on a weaving current
Stretch and relax in constant flight.

They nest atop the cragged tor
Open to wind and rain, and raise
Their young to glide
Between high heaven and low shore
Where clouds float and lie
Inert, the eagle's realm.
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Merryman Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 2:40 PM
A majestic picture here, Milton! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Hankins Avatar
April 14, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Thank you so much, Kim. I appreciate your reading my poem and commenting.
Andresen Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 12:07 PM
- An amazing view ... excellent written, Milton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Hankins Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 12:11 PM
Thanks so much for your generous comments, Anne-Lise. I really appreciated them.
Ibeh Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 10:25 AM
Wonderful tribute, Milt:-) An enjoyable read! Stay blessed.
Hankins Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 10:56 AM
Thanks, Edward. I appreciated your comment.
Krutsinger Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 6:33 AM
A gorgeous tribute to our flying hawks, ravens, eagles, and other marvelously large birds!
Hankins Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 7:39 AM
Thanks, Caren.
Mcintosh Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 5:51 PM
Lovely writing... God bless you friend. Love, Gina
Hankins Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:38 PM
Thanks so much, Gina. You are sweet :-)
Pettit Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 5:41 PM
If you see a live one, you will conclude they are truly majestic birds. Nice write.
Hankins Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:38 PM
I have, and they are. I visited the Eagle Rehab Center in Minnesota where they rescue Bald Eagles that have been hit by a car, etc., and they give a fantastic show with the birds that are rehabed but too crippled to release into the wild. Thanks for your read, Robert. I appreciate you.
Lawless Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 5:16 PM
So you wrote this when you were three years old using pablum covered fingers and a "binkie".....
Hankins Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:37 PM
John, I don't know where you are getting your info, but in 1960 I was 20 years old! I'm 79 1/2 as I write. But, FYI, I'm still in my fifties! LOL! The only place I don't put my real age is on dating sites! LMAO.
Wolf Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 4:38 PM
Perfect! An instant FAVE for me. Print it on the back of a special dollar bill!! Bravo, Gershon... Where Eagles Dare!
Hankins Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 6:35 PM
Hey, thanks, Gershon. Your bill will still only be worth $1, LOL. Have a terrific week.
Rose  Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 2:08 PM
Beautifully penned poetry Milt. left you a soup mail in answer to your question.
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