American Eagle

Imbalance has me grounded

I’m no longer geared for flight ~

To fly I need two steady wings,

But mine are in a fight

 

My right wing’s far too rigid,

Can’t take the winds of change

My left wing’s loosey-goosey,

A reach that’s really strange

 

I wonder if it’s wingspan ~

So far, from edge to edge

That each side hears only itself

As both proclaim the Pledge

 

I’m praying for a miracle

To end this inner war

When right and left find balance,

That's when I'll finally soar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Not much has been coming to me these days, but all the political nonsense has "inspired" me today...

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

I missed this one Rita! Well done says i! The metaphor is strong and your closing is wise. Newton's "Third Law of Nature" ... for every action there is an equal and opposing action .. ;) it's been a while ... hope all is well in your world ... i think there are forces at work that are veiled to us at times .. bigger than the politics of Nations. love and glorious peace to you dear friend!
E.

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful poem. Loved American eagle. The poem has inner meanings politically than nature as title suggests. Clever ideas.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for your insights!

[Kim S.]

My right wing’s far too rigid
Can’t take the winds of change
My left wing’s loosey-goosey,
A reach that’s really strange

I really love this part, this is wonderful

[Rocans]

Wow. Lol. I hardly visit WC, but when I do, you're one of the first poets that I seek to check out. And my am I glad to stumble upon this masterpiece! I doubt I've never seen such a serious topic satirized so brilliantly like this in a poem. I wish I could do it... but my mind is too dark :( Left wing right wing, indeed the Eagle that is the nation can only soar when they are in sync. Well done.

[Miss Sharon]

Very well written and so right on for the times. in which we live. Sharon

[Anand Sehgal]

A poem that speaks about insecurities and despair :) So flesh and blood write :) loved it ma'am :)
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[Damien Thibodeaux]

Hi Rita. It's been a while since I have visited the Café, so of course, I wanted to see what you are up to. Your poem is so appropriate for the times. Politics have me so stressed, that even after the elections opposing sides are making it worse than ever before and I am sick of it. Your poem speaks to how most normal Americans feel today. As usual, you are able to wrap up your message in perfect meter and rhyme. Your poem reminded me of a quote I saw during election season, "What if I told you the left wing and the right wing belong to the same bird?" It would be nice if people remembered that. This is an inspiring write.

[Michael G. Smith]

Nice, one! Great analogies.

[Terpsichore]

Politics over people every time; right, left, it's the agenda that rules rather than looking and seeing that what the vast majority of folk really want is harmony.

Brexit was our problem this year; I've never seen so many babies kissed and impossible to keep promises made in the run up to the vote. :))

T

[Rita L. Sev]

Clearly, politicians have lost sight of the noble goals, on both sides of the Pond. Thanks for reading and commenting, T!

[TL Boehm]

An incredible poem indicative of today's political climate. Well done

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Tammy!