Earth and Sky

a haiku

Eagle wings spread far

Cast shadows on earth from sky

Sharp talons take food

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8/26/18

(I hope you can take time to sit and listen to the video too)

Author's Note

Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

I love this video I have watched it many times before and I’ve watched the bald headed eagles in Alaska the most beautiful powerful mystical being ever- sacred to the cultures up Nirth- their piercing cries warns and challenges the spirit as the fly free the king above many- one thing in life we can only be certain of is change- not always easy but best for growth and destiny- difficult paths lead to beautiful places- from pain comes beauty- wonderful words-🌹

[Einstein Noodle]

yes yes yes! you capture my full intent ... i found the video after the haiku and was as stunned by that as you must be ...lots of good stuff says i! Thank you so much for taking time Thoughts!
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[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feele..]

I only learned about haiku earlier today.
3 lines,
5,7,5 syllables
Nature themed
This fits the form/pattern accurately.
I enjoyed that I remembered and thoroughly enjoyed this piece as a result.

[Einstein Noodle]

well ... welcome to the unofficial haiku/senryu club of poetry .. they help me in times of inspirational drought ... one thought and a bit of gratitude for God's creation leaves room for many many haiku .. love and peace to you my new friend
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[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feeley]

Thanks Gene. I'm gona try one. Watch this space! 😊

[Einstein Noodle]

will do! ..........:)

[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feeley]

Done :) what do you think 🤔

[CD Campbell]

I'm not a good judge on haikus, but I really like this. That poor creature below our hero, not so much. Have a good day, sir.

[Einstein Noodle]

i am happy you enjoyed CD! .. yeah..not so good for Mr. or Mrs. Food Thing ;))))))))) but i sure love our Eagles! peace and joy
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[gram linski]

Rabbit fears run far
Shadows cast on earth from sky
Avoid big spikey thing
lol,

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha yep..you got it sir! :))))) thanks for reviewing .. and once again traipsing about me pages ..i feel honored Sir linski! :)
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[Robert Trakofler]

That so reminded me of an experience I had walking down a trail about a mile from my house exactly! First i saw the shadow then he swooped right in front of me and grabbed a snake from the ground all in one fluid motion I was dumbstruck as the snake was still wriggling in his talons flying away. we have a nesting pair by the river that are very famous around here called the hays woods eagles we have hidden camera... http://aswp.org/pages/hays-nest Pittsburgh has come a long way from the billowing smoke stacks and pollution we were once noted for:) perfect Haiku Mr. noodle

[Einstein Noodle]

wow Bad Bunny! what a treat ... and to be able to watch and record them .. so cool ... i had a similar experience that has affected me ever since ... waaaaaaaaay back when i was preparing a trap line i use to run .. my young wife was in the truck 10 yrds behind me... i was squatting over a "hole" set i was working on and "felt" my wife wanting me to turn and look at her ... i did and she motioned me to look up and (no kidding) an American Bald Eagle with about 7-8 foot wing span was hovering about 10 feet above me ... i was spell bound ... he just floated there in the wind .. then drifted off .. i guess he decided he didn't want to eat me ... i really think he was considering it as i was squatting in a size that may have looked like a sheep or something ... i feel a kin to them .. and other large birds of prey .. going to check out your pics .. thanks so very much for reading, reviewing and sharing that .. :)
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[John Alexander McFadyen]

I could see the bird soaring high looking down upon some helpless little rabbit. Nice haiku 'E'

[Einstein Noodle]

yep.... they don't often miss either ;) having depth perception, field of vision and very sharp eyesight make them formidable ..thanks for reviewing always John .. much appreciated.
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[John Alexander McFadyen]

Sounds like a woman on the prowl!

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahahaha perhaps my friend ... they are many times as astute as eagles aren't they ;)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

More vociferous as well!

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ......................

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Gene... the Video is beautiful... especially for the
times we are facing... it is timeless with food for thought.
truly, Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

so glad you enjoyed Pat ... thanks for bringing me back to this page ... sat with that video again .. ;) times are tumultuous aren't they ... i agree my friend... we can use the strength, character and wisdom that grants serenity and peace to troubled hearts and minds .. mine included ;} love ya!
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[Cherrie]

HAIKUS are an endless canvas. Asking for balance and screaming with power.
The video is a perfect coupling for your poem
And if a thermal I could climb I'd ride the wind and chase my shadow.

[Einstein Noodle]

Cherrie.... thank you so much for your generous kindness in reviewing ...i had a very special experience with a very large bald eagle and have felt the connection ever since ... with all large birds of prey but especially the Eagle ...thanks so much for finding this one and taking time ..love and joy always!
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[Stella Armour]

A very haunting and beautiful video, and what a lovely idea for the re-birth of this magnificent bird.
Haiku and video go together so well :)

[Einstein Noodle]

yes...i love that video too ...thank you for reviewing another of my poems Stella! your comments are very encouraging!
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[Stella Armour]

A pleasure my friend,:)

[barleygirl]

I'll admit, my internet has been so spotty for months, I haven't been likely to click on videos, but this one is well worth it. Nice to be back to the living, as far as modern computer & internet *wink! wink!* Since I've been aware of Native American spirituality since my 30's, I've known the meaning of eagle, which is similar to Great Spirit, in my mind. The way your poem is stated, it suggests that Great Spirit (thru messenger Eagle) throws shadows on our lives. People question this like it shouldn't happen. But why not? Life is for learning. Are we supposed to be coddled thru it? Then your last line is a little ambivalent in my mind, as far as suggesting that the eagle may be taking food FROM me or FOR me . . . an interesting juxtaposition with regard to seeing Eagle as messenger of Great Spirit. All in all, it's pretty remarkable to summon this much in my early-morning mind with only 17 syllables *wink! wink!* (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for reading with depth and sensitivity Margie ... your review makes sharing worthwhile ... the eagle is an incredible creature by any standard says i! ;)
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[Cassie]

Hi there, missed reading you

[Einstein Noodle]

Cassie... and i have missed you..got to get on over to your pages asap :) thanks for reviewing dear friend
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