The Soaring Eagle
Eagles soaring high in the sky
suddeny drop to the water below
it's talons encase a fish
in the setting sun it's scales aglow
the fish did not jump
to the bird in the sky
it stayed in the water
while the bird soarded by
If the bird hadn't dived to grab the fish
then the fish would still be in the water
for the fish will not go seek out the bird
it will not willingly go out for slaughter
the lesson between the bird and the fish
is simple but I'll give you a clue
go out and make your way in the world
don't wait for the world to come to you.
Anne Hessler
Copyright © Anne Hessler | Year Posted 2013
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