Thursday, July 23, 2015

THE EAGLE'S BROKEN WING

How beautiful to see the Eagle fly
With wings of strength to soar the azure sky
The current winds that blow against the mountain peaks
Display in mystery's symbol what our Nation seeks.

The Eaglet's feel secure within their nest
They have protection near their mother's breast
No predator would dare to harm its young by day
Because the Eagle's power is near to thwart its prey.

At times the red tailed Hawk appears in sight
The threat of death seems certain in its flight
Distraction turns the Eagle's eye to other things
And suddenly the Eaglet lies with broken wings.

How subtle is the trap that bates its prey
As warning signs unheeded look away
What once was black or white we changed to gray
When first we pity, then endure, then disobey.

America, the land for freedom fought
With liberty and justice for each man sought
Because it has exchanged God's Word for earthly things
The Eagle's strength is gone because of broken wings.
B. Pent

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