Power

Background for this... I spent 20 years in the US Air Force... Eagles have always held a strong place in my heart... and recently with the changing of the seasons I have seen a few out and about...

Power

With each flap of the wings,
Each glance of the eyes
With majestic grace
He glides through the sky,

The simple view of him in flight,
Puts life in perspective
With swollen eyes I watch him fly
He represents more then he could ever know.

For he has no idea of the power that his symbol can bestow
With each swoop to the earth
And back to the sky
He has no fear
There is no concern in his eye.

People for generations have stood to defend him
Something so strong,
But yet was so fragile
He is now flourishing with power
And is no longer in danger

He is the symbol of power,
Of strength, of camaraderie
Undying love for our country and people
No fear, he says as he sweeps through the sky
His power eludes even the driest of eyes

It is no wonder our nation stands behind him
This majestic creature that rules the sky
His ability to confront the unknowing

He heads towards land,
I look as if he is coming down to me,
He stops in a tree a short distance from me
He is not afraid to show me his face

He is big and strong,
But so alert to the place
He has been here before
He knows I am no threat,
He looks down up on me and screeches my way
It’s as if he is saying thank you.