Soaring through the mountains
looking big and regal,
beautiful but lethal
flies the Golden Eagle.
His nest high in the rock face
away from the forest green,
a secret place away from man
only his victims have seen.
His tallons are black and deadly
the plummage is all dark brown,
but as his name suggests
he wears a golden crown.
While gliding in the sky
he sees his prey down on the ground,
and swoops with such velocity
but doesn't make a sound.
The victim hasn't got a chance
and Goldie doesn't miss,
surely there has never been
a predator like this.
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A contest entry
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Comments
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Well done rhyming huzzah! Absolutely love how the Eagle was depicting in the poem.
"beautiful but lethal" Exactly how a bird of prey should be respected and feared. Some of these words you used were referencing to the middle ages and you tied it into the topic well, and I found it talented the way you used it. Loved the poem! -
This was very moving. I couldn't just pick my favorite part out of it. This was good. Eagles are cute. I like to watch them soar and fly. Thanks for entering my contest and best of luck to you!
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Nice! It has rhyming which i totally love. I like these lines the most though.
While gliding in the sky
he sees his prey down on the ground,
and swoops with such velocity
but doesn't make a sound.
The victim hasn't got a chance
and Goldie doesn't miss,
surely there has never been
a predator like this.
The rhyming is very good in the lines. The flow is very good. the description is amazing. Great Job. Good Luck In The Contest!
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A fine rhyming poem and an excellent take on the prompt. Best of luck, and thanks for entering.
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This is an awesome poem. I love your description of an egale.
I enjoyed the read!!! Thank you for entering my contest
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I wouldn't want to be a victim to a snake either, but this write of course impacts an image of the golden eagle, well written. Blessings.
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Sorry - too far over the 16 line guideline.
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Beautiful. just simply beautiful!!!
Amazing write, thank you for entering
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this is intense. you very accurately and poetically with your words showed the power of the golden eagle. you brought it to life. thanks for entering.
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Lovely imagery. The Golden Eagle is a majestic creature! Thanks for entering my contest. I'm honored to have you show your work here!
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Great poem.
Very well done, great imagery.
I enjoyed the read.
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A great entry
thanks for taking part, wishing you luck would be an insult to your talent so take care
message me for anything
Billy (Rhythm Child -
Great write! Good luck in the contest.
Phoenix
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Ah, wonderful. I am so glad you chose this magnificent bird (I apologise for not having it on the list in the first place). Majestic and witty as well. I enjoyed this completely. Thank you so much for entering and good luck.
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I enjoyed this tribute to such a majestic bird and I like your taste!
Great choice of subject.
Nice and easy, unforced rhyming and flow.
I'm not certain, could be wrong but suspect that this is the one and only part which may have flowed better:
'a secret place away from man
only his victims have seen.'
I'm wondering if it would read more easy as:
'a secret place away from man
his victims have only seen.'
What think thee?
Thank you for bringing the Eagle to us!
Sol
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Good description of an amaing bird.
I've seen an eagle only a few times in my life.
I'm glad that you joined in this contest
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ah yes, I had a poem deleted from this contest to, which like yours, was totally appropriate for "Wildlife" so I am guessing they deleted the contest, which is something I think site policy should be changed on. Thank you for the read.
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this is a very well written poem! i enjoyed reading it! thank you so much for entering my contest and i wish you the best of luck! NineTailedFox
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Lovin it great work *claps*
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Breath Taking
The Golden Eagle, the symbol of true freedom and peace...Flies the closest to GrandFather Sun so his wisdom can never be undone Niaish my friend so much for sharing this beauty with me Niaish Ma Eno from all your Children has left some love on your page
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Beautiful imagery here of a beautiful eagle. I've seen some pictures of these wonderful animals and they are just so nice to look at.
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This is lovely, very nicely done!
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well done!
and you are so right, eagles are predators of strength
and might!
I use to watch them when we lived in Montana, they'd
swoop down upon the lake and glide up with a huge
trout in their claws.
It was absolutely breath-taking the speed and strength!
you could only feel pity for the poor soul's in row
boats waiting for the lines to bite!
ears/Seattle great job on the poem!
feasts and loosens the imagination with your imagery
upon each line within this smartly written verse.
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good.i like eagles
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You did really well
hey you did really well on this poem....
you talked about every aspect of this creature.
I loved the part when you talked about the hunter in the creature.. Great!
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This is just a beautiful dedication to the Golden Eagle,a great write and this is just amazing,Hazel
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What a wonderfully penned poem of this noble creature. You have captured the being and essence of the Golden Eagle so well that anyone who reads your work will go away with a greater appreciation of this amazing creature. Well Done!
You have been visited by a member of the group Niaish Ma eno from all your Children, Niaish(thanks) for sharing this thoughtful write, I'm leaving some love on this page
for you.
Gray Elk
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A Wonderful Tribute..
Beautifully written and quite knowledgeable of the eagle. The regalness of this bird was very descriptive and poetic. A wonderful read. Niaish from all your family for sharing.
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The other day.
The other day I watched a falcon sweep down and grab something to eat for its babies in the nest. I love eagles and this golden one has made this poem even better. -
amazing this is a great tribute to the golden eagle i enjoyed it a lot
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Thank you for realizing and speaking of the beauty of the Golden Eagle. They are truely beautiful animals that bring joy to my heart...just like your words do. Niaish for sharing. We have all come to leave a little love on your page
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Well Done
I love the golden eagle, have you seen them flying free in Scotland? Just one typo on the first line "soaring" Niaish for sharing.
Niaish ma eno from all your children as left some love on your page.
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Descriptive Means
within these powerful verses of our brother the Eagle. Aptly penned and well said.
Niaish Maeno from all your family has left some love on your page...
Niaish for sharing
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I like it, but I think it would do better as a free verse. I like it, though
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Applaud* Very nice, I think you captured the essence of the eagle. Good luck to you in the contest. Niaish Maeno from all your family has left some love on your page
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serious clown
excellent
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Ar really lovely write my friend. I have never seen an eagle flying, we are red kite country here. Niaish Maeno from all your children has left some love on your page.
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Beautiful!
I so love Eagels they are so beautiful and magical too me. What wonderful imagery and emotion. I have to catch my breath when ever I see one soaring overhead they are so amazing and majestic creatures!
Niaish Maeno from all your family has left some love on your page...
Niaish for sharing
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The Majestic Eagle a true creature of beauty. Nature in all it's glory free in the air untouched by man.
A well written piece of poetry.
Niaish eno from all your Children sending love upon your page. Peace in light and love.
Noah
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It's is quite descriptive, and a fine tribute to a majestic creature. I have never seen a golden eagle but I had the unique pleasure to see a bald eagle once while driving. I just pulled over and watched it soar in circles and then wander off, it was amazing.
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