Fledgling Flight
27 November, 2011
Author: Capricorn
Teetering on our nest edge,
cautious wings beat until
a sudden gust lifts him, to sail
across the valley, almost
tumbling onto a hillock.
In practice flight he sways and turns,
attains great heights, yet
beneath my eaglet’s dare-devil plumes,
a nestling lingers, in awe
of the rocky ground below.
We clash in turbulent bouts,
air speed arrested amidst the squall.
Then perched at a distance, we brood
-- feathers ruffled by the gale.
His ease in solo flying bruises
my maternal bones.
Soon, he’ll surge further
... alone,
to search for a craggy ledge,
gather twigs for his own eyrie.
My lithe eagle glides
circling beneath stratus.
Breast puffed, I gaze
at this masterful display,
until he merges
with the hazy skyline.
------- Author's Notes -------
This is a rewrite of an old poem about my son leaving home. |
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Comments on this poem/writing:
| Dino (24.19.113.200) -- Monday, November 28 2011, 08:14 am Brings back my memory of leaving the nest. My solo flight to Europe and Far East and made my own nest on a craggy ledge next to a coconut tree. Enjoyed your poem Cap! |
| Capricorn (82.46.181.243) -- Tuesday, November 29 2011, 10:49 pm Sounds like you've done quite a bit of travelling when you weer younger. A craggy ledge next to a coconut tree - sounds kinda nice! |
| Barb (66.103.62.153) -- Wednesday, December 7 2011, 02:38 am You do have a way with discriptive wording. |
| Capricorn (82.46.181.243) -- Wednesday, December 7 2011, 02:03 pm Thanks - I do my best! LOL! |
| barb (66.103.62.153) -- Friday, December 23 2011, 04:58 pm Merry Xmas and Happy New Year Cap and family. Barb |
| Capricorn (82.46.181.243) -- Saturday, December 24 2011, 10:03 pm Happy Xmas & New Year to You & your family too! |
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