The Strength of the Bald Eagle

The mighty bald eagle soars with grace overhead
wearing ivory feathers to show all he is leader.
Powerful orange talons watching as all his prey fled,
then perches on the barren branch of a red cedar. 

On top of the mount he awaits his next victory
full of intense strength and resounding resilience.
Man bears shame who holds him in captivity,
for eagles deserve to be free flying in brilliance.

A spirit totem whispering to all who can hear
that his tenacity and endurance is dignified.
All animals that lay eyes on him show fear,
as food for his fledglings he is trying to provide. 

In fortitude he flies above with determination.
He guards the sky, for it is where he belongs.
He fights for his family with verve concentration
knowing that he will hunt all who wrongs.  

The bald eagle is predatory and carnivorous.
He sheds light down to show freedom exists.
From elk to ravens his diet is so tremendous
because eating flesh and fish is what he persists. 

I chose the bald eagle for not just for his splendor,
but also for being nature’s beautiful representation.
He’s a spiritual bird and an offspring defender
and should never be held in any kind of captivation.



May 9, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 5/14/2018 3:31:00 PM
Your marvelous poem has covered the 'bald' eagle with glory. Excellent, Laura! Congrats on your win. :) gwM
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Date: 5/14/2018 1:53:00 PM
Congratulations on your win with this remarkable poem about bald eagles. Enjoyed!
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Date: 5/14/2018 11:49:00 AM
Well done, Laura. You chose a very refined form. Congrats on your well deserved podium finish.
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Date: 5/9/2018 8:23:00 AM
Has there ever been a better bald eagle poem written and read? I doubt it. This poem has heart, imagery, and the best adjectives ever attributed to any animal, so I'm glad you chose the bald eagle. I agree, we should never cage this spiritual beast.
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Date: 5/9/2018 8:22:00 AM
Laura, what a divine poem. I am part Ojibwee and in our culture the eagle is the spirit of our grandfathers, who soar above us. To possess an eagle feather is a great honor, not taken but given. My great- grandmother stood on a mountain cliff and from an eagle flying above her a white feather drifted down. I have that feather now.
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Date: 5/14/2018 11:47:00 AM
Wow - breathtaking comment, BW.
Date: 5/9/2018 8:14:00 AM
This is an excellent poem. I love the Bald Eagle. Very well done. Good luck in the contest :)
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