Eagle Poem by Alf Hutchison
Eagle
Majestic he mounts the thermals high,
Serenely sailing yon clear blue sky;
Alone he circles, wings abreast
Far above, his mountain nest.
Wingspan measuring thirty hands,
Soaring eagle, surveys the lands,
Can there have been a grander sight;
Haast’s splendent raptor in full flight?
Alas man has robbed us of this thrill,
For sport he sought this bird to kill,
For feathers fine to adorn his head,
Birds a thousand lay cold and dead
World’s largest raptor in days of yore,
Haast’s eagle extinct; flies no more.
Mankind forever robbed of its cry;
Gone now from New Zealand’s sky
Another notch in mankind’s gun,
Just killing in the name of fun.
See how men from every nation,
Make mockery of God’s creation.
A time is coming, and coming fast,
When all wildlife will breathe its last;
God’s creatures we have failed to feed,
Forsaking creation…in the name of greed.
Majestic flow, great cause and timely warning. Your poetry with purpose is soul touching. CP
Thank you for the awareness to all mankind. How true the words ring. Look out for the latest email I sent you on the sign of the eagle.
a afine tribute to the magestic bird...we are so fortunate here in that being our country symbol...they are intensely protected...and at times I have been on an isolated river...and found myself witnessing a pair in flight
A good description about the endangered wildlife especially that of an eagle which still maintains one of the alove rituals of world called FALCONRY. Serious efforts are needed on local as well as international levels to understand the importance of these species that are on the verge of extinction.......10/10
This is a wonderful write Alf. It is so true and should bring us grief. I can see him soaring, I can feel the sadness. Great job.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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To watch great birds in flight, is a joy everyone should behold. To notice natures beauty is something all of us should do....daily. This way we become in touch with Gods creation. However the prophecy in your last stanza, I cannot wish, and I refuse to think, that as a species we could destroy all. Great poem Alf