American Eagle

American Eagle

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
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Imbalance has me grounded

I’m no longer geared for flight ~

To fly I need two steady wings,

But mine are in a fight

 

My right wing’s far too rigid,

Can’t take the winds of change

My left wing’s loosey-goosey,

A reach that’s really strange

 

I wonder if it’s wingspan ~

So far, from edge to edge

That each side hears only itself

As both proclaim the Pledge

 

I’m praying for a miracle

To end this inner war

When right and left find balance,

That's when I'll finally soar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© 2021 Rita L. Sev


Author's Note

Rita L. Sev
Not much has been coming to me these days, but all the political nonsense has "inspired" me today...

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All people can relate to the inner struggle for balance. I'm glad to see you ended it with hope. Now for the political show I'm not so sure.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

7 Years Ago

And yet, I remain hopeful still... ;) Thank you, Cherrie!
Very polarised indeed with deep partisan quarreling. This election cycle made it even worse. An excellent analogy of the Eagle and the nation. God bless...:)))))

Posted 8 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

7 Years Ago

Thank you, Sami! Yes, there's so little to keep us even-keeled this time around!
Sami Khalil

7 Years Ago

Yep. You are welcome. ....)))))
Brilliant! You’ve composed the perfect synopsis of the hemorrhaging schism in our national psyche!

Posted 8 Years Ago


MomzillaNC

8 Years Ago

There’s no firm deadline. I’d like to wrap up the collaboration to start promoting it before the.. read more
Rita L. Sev

8 Years Ago

I'll see what I can come up with.
MomzillaNC

8 Years Ago

Thanks. Would you message it to me in a PDF in the WC mail?
I like the message... Hope all is well my friend!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

8 Years Ago

Thanks, A!
It becomes sadder every year how the politicians fight for power than they do the people.

Your bold and brash poem is very true. This is how every American should feel right now.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

8 Years Ago

I know many who do feel this way, planning on voting for who they feel is the "lesser evil". How sa.. read more
The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

8 Years Ago

That is how it is anymore, and it is very sad. Some people vote for these independents, but they ne.. read more
There's too much political conflict everywhere in the world. They're too busy blaming and verbally stabbing each other in Australia too instead of caring for the good of the community and the well-being of the people. We can be thankful we're not in a country where they shoot each other instead of argue

Posted 8 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

8 Years Ago

I suppose we should be thankful... but it's a pretty sorry state as it is.
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Motherless

8 Years Ago

Yes it is and it doesn't seem like there is any change for the better approaching.
Sage. Perhaps if we learned to take what is presented with the media with some restraint and not chomp at the bait to jump to defend a side and attack the other, we would would fly a little better. As this powerful metaphor illustrates, two wings are needed for flight.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Pryde!
and this is so spot on....the dems and the reps..are just driving us all crazy with their agendas..and political fighting...not thinking of the country at all..

really bad in illinois...the in-fighting...people are being laid off at all the colleges....big big cuts and yet the two sides can't get together to hash out a budget because one side insists on staying on vacation...

boy do i feel this one right now...so well expressed....so glad you are back.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Jacob. Turning on the TV has become a depressing act. I don't pretend to understand poli.. read more

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