Earth and Sky

a haiku

Eagle wings spread far

Cast shadows on earth from sky

Sharp talons take food

E

8/26/18

(I hope you can take time to sit and listen to the video too)

Author's Note

Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

I love this video I have watched it many times before and I’ve watched the bald headed eagles in Alaska the most beautiful powerful mystical being ever- sacred to the cultures up Nirth- their piercing cries warns and challenges the spirit as the fly free the king above many- one thing in life we can only be certain of is change- not always easy but best for growth and destiny- difficult paths lead to beautiful places- from pain comes beauty- wonderful words-🌹

[Einstein Noodle]

yes yes yes! you capture my full intent ... i found the video after the haiku and was as stunned by that as you must be ...lots of good stuff says i! Thank you so much for taking time Thoughts!
E.

[wordman]

loved the write,loved the video

[Einstein Noodle]

your few words bring much appreciation Word ;)
E.

[wordman]

lol,i just don`t say much e,but i covered it all

[Einstein Noodle]

yes you do sir! :)

[ROBIN-RAMBLES-ON]

A perfect flight I love Eagles** there was this video in Fort Myers Florida showing the birth of baby eagles this so reminded me of that all over the world people were watching this is so tranquil just my right speed a wonderful addition indeed thanks for liking my computer eye of Einstein Lol

[Einstein Noodle]

tranquility is reflected in a lot of places ;) bless you for looking for it

[ROBIN-RAMBLES-ON]

Yes Have a good flight

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

An excellent haiku on the potency and power of this beautiful predator. A great job done of showing, E. I love it. I’ll listen to the video soon enough and let you know how I liked it.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you once again for your kitty tacks on my pages ... i love the eagles .. like many ... so pleased you like it ... the vid is serene ;)
E.

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I’m kind of intimidated by eagles myself E. Their wingspan is scarily big for a small animal like me ;)
Impressive!

[Einstein Noodle]

i have a story about "my" eagle experience .. but suffice it to say ..he was so big and hovering only about 8 feet above me as i was busy and crouched down ... i am sure he was deciding if he would pick me up for a meal or not .. fortunately my wife got my attention and as i looked up there he was .. floating in the wind ... watching me ... then majestically (of course) veered off and went on his way .. i tattooed an image of him on my chest ;) i feel kin to the large birds of prey somehow ... its so nice to be getting to know you a bit ... right here at the Cafe' :)

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Wow...that feels like an almost mystical experience to me, E. Eagles are attributed with divine powers and this one focused them on you. Were there any significant life happenings after that?
They’re feared in this part of the world. As kids we were told to be vary of them lest they pluck an eye out and fly away. They aren’t that big here in our cities though as they seem to be in your part of the world. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

his wing span was at least 7 ft.... very big indeed ... lots of wonderful things happened after that ;) some uplifting and joyful, some drudgery, some devastation .... all mystical says i! ;))))))))))))))

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Seven feet!!! Enough to fit in a man and more! That's something!

[sette]

and that is what nature had bequeath us but then we always have had doubts and they remain unappreciated and most of the times unfavored

[Einstein Noodle]

what an interesting review sette! not appreciating doubt ...i am going to take that with me today .. the doubts can spur us to improve and resolve or fold up and freeze .. like prey ... you kind of went real deep on this one .. thank you so much for your thoughts and comment

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I've been meaning to review this piece for quite some time now and to watch the video - forgive my laziness :x
I love the video and the information shared in it, as well as your haiku. I think it's an art to convey imagery through so few words and you excel in it here. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Doc! i really like the video too ... and the eagles ... mystic creatures to the max says i! ;)
E.

[MomzillaNC]

I’m always impressed by haiku. It’s a form that eludes me.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for visiting Momzilla ... they can be a lot of fun ... i can never remember which is which and have to look up haiku and senryu whenever i write or read one ;)
E.

[Ana Papaya]

The reminds me of cape Breton. The earth gives and takes and if we survive the journey we'll have lived but if we have fought for survival the living tastes sweeter.

[Einstein Noodle]

oh my goodness, Ana! i had never heard of Cape Breton!! what an incredible island .. you must not have wanted to leave ;) i so agree .. simple survival is not enough ... so many colors and feelings in the fight for it .. love your comments my friend ... thank you for stopping
E.

[Ana Papaya]

it's a beautiful place, I've been there twice.
and no, I did not want to leave :)

[Einstein Noodle]

:)......................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we have some beautiful Eagles here in Southern Illinois ...and we get to watch them on Saturdays as we play tennis...
they are majestic...

j.

[Einstein Noodle]

ohhh lucky you!! i never would have pictured you playing tennis :) i use to attempt it with my kids when we were feeling down ... laughing at each other is now a precious memory i must say ;} thanks for reading jacob...and leaving your thoughts
E.

[KWP]

This takes me back to Patagonia where we were lucky enough to witness the Condor first hand. The wing span enormous -the biggest bird on this planet. Majestic is a word that comes to mind as I watched them circle above as they looked for dinner.

The language you have used in your poem is simple, precise and perfectly understated, for when it comes to nature we don't need the gloss and shine - it will be just as beautiful as it needs to be because it already is :D

Love this one E X

[Einstein Noodle]

really happy you read it Elizabeth ..i knew it would speak to you ...thank you for reviewing and more especially for your continued friendship and support ... i can't imagine what trip watching the Condor must be ... wow!!! it is out of my own life experience and thank you ma'am ... now i must study up on it ... love love love ya!
E.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I am not the king...I am just a Queen and the hawk is my soul waker. They are the most strong and enduring mystic keepers and deserve all the strength and tranquility we can allow them. There are ponds about an hour away from my house where the Mennonites live. Their properties home bald eagles and while you are fishing there can sometimes see them reach down and grab a catch or two. It is AMAZING...rips the breath right outta ya...

[Einstein Noodle]

i perceive you feel me Queen! that is so cool ... its funny how sometimes animals really do choose a person ... i can be driving 70 mph down the highway for miles and miles yet of a sudden be drawn to this fence post or that tree top and catch a glimpse of a hawk ... tho an experience i had with an eagle long ago has given it first place in my soul...other large predatory birds are right there as well .. so happy for your review and sharing ... love and joy
E.