Your Mission
how proud am I to have my downy twins
take this morsel of food and learn of our history
as our national emblem, John Adams chose us
symbols of courage, strength and freedom
though we flourished before European colonization
we once faced the forces of extinction
‘twas man who lent a hand
taking eggs from Florida nests
transporting them to other states
rebounding, now we stand strong as Adams wished
offering hope for our struggling nation’s resilience
you will leave this nest, dear hatchlings,
charged with the duty of freedom’s defender
show mankind the path to love
ensure no soul is left to doubt
powers of a Creator and His pure goals
unconditional affection and acceptance
soar majestically through skies, instilling trust
lead the way
to Agape
*Entry for John Freeman’s “Pure Thoughts on Nature” contest
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2011
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