Champagne to celebrate breeding success -
the rare dove, the rare eagle
both released back into the wild
Scientists and tourists alike gasp in delight
to watch the newly wild eagle plunge
through the sky in pursuit of prey
Delight is stunned into silence
when the eagle's first victim is seen -
a newly wild, rare dove
Birds and Bonds for Totally Optional Prompts
20 comments:
nature has its way and nothing a man can do about it...
i love this poem.
I really liked that. Didn't see that ending coming at all! :)
Mad Kane
What an impact this makes - and yet my first impression is : silly scientists didn't you to stop to think an eagle is a bird of prey?
Excellent Juliet.
This painted hubris so clearly, so concisely. Well done.
There is a wonderful ballance in nature that makes the stuff of great writing. I loved the choice of subject.
Very surprising turn.....well done.
Having the ego curse of a hairless two-leg, I cringe wondering what sees us the way that eagle saw the dove.
I agree with Polona. Nature knows best...
rooted
Only in America (-_^)
HL - actually this is based on a true story from Mauritius!
thus the food chain... but it is a good sign that he was ready to be returned to the wild!!!!!
very nicely done crafty,, very clever....
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I’m befuddled but grateful. Nice images.
Circle of life complete...free and wild, beautiful.
UL
Ah, yes. Such a great look at what we do in the name of ....
I can imagine the two birds being raised in adjacent cages and the eagle thinking, 'one of these days I'm taking that thing to lunch.'
It's a bit like putting the cat amongst the pigeons - well written.
nicely done.
quite a twist at the end of your poem.
I admire the way you told this story in so few words. More would have gotten in the way of that stark image. Clear and consise!
Paisley - that's a very good point!
Dennis - yes that was my reaction to the story!
Mike - I can see that too!
Sweet Talking Guy - indeed!
My backyard, ul, tumblewords, Linda, SisterAE - thanks!
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