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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.]

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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Kim Merryman

Date: 4/14/2021 2:40:00 PM

A majestic picture here, Milton! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/14/2021 4:08:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kim. I appreciate your reading my poem and commenting.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/12/2021 12:07:00 PM

- An amazing view ... excellent written, Milton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/12/2021 12:11:00 PM

Thanks so much for your generous comments, Anne-Lise. I really appreciated them.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/12/2021 10:25:00 AM

Wonderful tribute, Milt:-) An enjoyable read! Stay blessed.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/12/2021 10:56:00 AM

Thanks, Edward. I appreciated your comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/12/2021 6:33:00 AM

A gorgeous tribute to our flying hawks, ravens, eagles, and other marvelously large birds!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/12/2021 7:39:00 AM

Thanks, Caren.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 4/11/2021 5:51:00 PM

Lovely writing... God bless you friend. Love, Gina

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/11/2021 6:38:00 PM

Thanks so much, Gina. You are sweet :-)

Robert Pettit

Date: 4/11/2021 5:41:00 PM

If you see a live one, you will conclude they are truly majestic birds. Nice write.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/11/2021 6:38:00 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.

John Lawless

Date: 4/11/2021 5:16:00 PM

So you wrote this when you were three years old using pablum covered fingers and a "binkie".....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/11/2021 6:37:00 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.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/11/2021 4:38:00 PM

Perfect! An instant FAVE for me. Print it on the back of a special dollar bill!! Bravo, Gershon... Where Eagles Dare!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/11/2021 6:35:00 PM

Hey, thanks, Gershon. Your bill will still only be worth $1, LOL. Have a terrific week.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/11/2021 2:08:00 PM

Beautifully penned poetry Milt. left you a soup mail in answer to your question.