The Eagle

The eagle easily surfs above the storm,

Building its nest up high into the sky,

But that is not the way it was born,

It only learnt the way to fly high.

Author's Note

Just a note.
What do think?

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

A short but pithy poem here. It seems to be saying that the path to success comes through effort. The eagle was not born soaring to great heights, it had to learn and practice. So it is with us.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Yes. You are right, John.
Thank you, again.

[R.E. Ray]

Kay, I read this poem twice, and I had the same thoughts (probably off-course from your intended meaning). The eagle nests and flies high to protect itself from other predators and to have the best vantage point for its next attack. Perhaps that's why it's a significant symbol in America. It's both prey and predator, depending on the hunter and hunted. A good read,

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Ray.
I really appreciate where you took me to.

[barleygirl]

This is the meaning of "SHOW instead of tell" . . . just a quick sketch of an example of living well & then not cluttering up the poem with any kind of interpretation, allowing the reader to find his/her own message in this. All good things in life take effort & many take extreme dedication. My only drawback to your poem is that I don't believe your description of an eagle. I believe the eagle has a very tough life & that nest is woven into the treetop to anchor it from a whipping wind. I think you did a great job picking the perspective you wanted to use here, but I would've used more contrast becuz life is full of contrasts. Life is never easy, as you've showed us here, but I would've liked a little glimpse of what the eagle had to overcome using vivid imagery. This makes it sound like the eagle didn't have to fight too hard to come out on top! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Margie.
I'm thinking the "only" in the last line that bring in the misinterpretation.
I really appreciate your insightful review.

[Cherrie]

I like this power packed motivator.
Perspective, we are not born with it and we do not naturally grow into it. It is a masterful blending of instincts and knowledge set to good use.
Great job Kay.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Cherrie.
I humbly appreciate this thoughtful review.

[CD Campbell]

Simple and profound. There is the wording of the mystic here. I enjoyed it very much. CD

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Many thanks, Campbell.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Neville]

I like these words.. they sound good in my head.. and they look good on the page... Neville

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Many thanks, Neville.
I'm glad you like it.

[Neville]

My pleasure Kay ... Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Eagles are much like human beings when they are born. They are all vulnerable and have much learning to do before they achieve their full potential. Nicely penned Kay.

Chris

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Chris.

[Karmee]

Such a wonderful flow, and so poetic. Nicely written and expressed

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you Korin for this kind review.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed you are right. This creature was born vulnerable, as are most creatures and it developed as predetermined and through guidance from it's parents to fly strong and high. Then it turns preditor!
Nice short nature poem.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you, John.
You are right.

[Eilis]

You are an observer and cataloguer, Kay. Poets are made up of observations. I love to see what others see and how it translates creatively.

You’ve offered us a lovely observation here. The idea that we must find our way to the heights. That is a truth for sure.

Enjoyed your poem!

Btw, I would say ‘surfs’ in line one to keep things grammatically straight.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Eilis.
You really put a smile on my face face with this review.
And I'm correcting the grammatical error flop now.