I’m trying a new writing challenge and sharing a bird related poem over at Poetry Friday hosted today by Christie over at Wondering and Wandering. Thanks for the gentle nudge Christie!
Questions for an Eagle
Dear Mr. or Mrs. Eagle
Why don’t you get along?
The seagulls sit nicely with the heron.
The ducks swim along side the geese.
But you?
You come by and everyone takes to the skies.
You monopolize the rocks
Eating your fish dinner in solitude.
Maybe they are fearful of your sharp talons
or possibly your gripping beak
worried that they will be your next meal.
And your call:
Kwit, kwit, kwit, kwit
Kee, kee, kee. kee, ker
Seems to say
Get out of my way
Like you are the king,
or the queen,
I don’t quite know
because your coloring is the same.
Despite it all
I gawk at your beauty
and wonder at your size.
Oh dear eagle
stay close by.
iblessings 
Eagles are fascinating–your poem captures much of their mystique.
Eagles are mesmerizing, aren’t they? Your poem captures so much of their personality. Well done!
The questioning and seeming rebuke followed by the ending twist of appreciation and admiration is well done!
I love how you’ve perfectly captured the attitude and majestic beauty of an eagle.
I guess he is the ‘top bird’, and I like your questions, and then your relenting to the beauty is a surprise. Lovely observations!
I like the idea of a “Questions for…” poem. I think I’ll suggest it to my students. Nice one! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
There’s no mistaking a top predator, is there? I like that last affectionate, slightly awed last line.