i’ve witnessed an
eagle’s presence,
intent, immovable
eyes keen for detail
to build sturdy nest
rule over his domain
with faithful mate
train their young
push out of nest
let go in flight
i’ve watched him
dive determined
for a fish; swoop
over quiet water
to swiftly, deftly
bring it up with
quick strong talons
but he’s most regal
when he soars upon
wind under wings!
—-for Dad
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 15, 2021 @ 01:01:11
A marvellous tribute to your father, Lynn. Eagles have a powerful presence and are wonderful to watch. I love how you compare eagle and father, especially in the lines:
‘eyes keen for detail
building sturdy nest
ruling his domain’
and
‘…he’s most royal
when he soars…
power in his wings!’
Apr 15, 2021 @ 10:31:55
Thanks for a great prompt, Kim!
Apr 14, 2021 @ 17:05:26
A wonderful tribute to your father Lynn. Well written.
Apr 14, 2021 @ 18:39:45
I appreciate your comment, Rob.
Apr 14, 2021 @ 14:09:39
This is such a heart-stirring, beautiful tribute poem, Lynn! 💝
Apr 14, 2021 @ 16:52:40
Thank you, Sanaa! Dad was a Navy pilot years ago…and he always liked to fish. He, with Mom, successfully raised 2 nestlings, my brother and I 😊