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
nature has its way and nothing a man can do about it...
ReplyDeletei love this poem.
I really liked that. Didn't see that ending coming at all! :)
ReplyDeleteMad 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?
ReplyDeleteExcellent Juliet.
This painted hubris so clearly, so concisely. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThere is a wonderful ballance in nature that makes the stuff of great writing. I loved the choice of subject.
ReplyDeleteVery surprising turn.....well done.
ReplyDeleteHaving the ego curse of a hairless two-leg, I cringe wondering what sees us the way that eagle saw the dove.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Polona. Nature knows best...
ReplyDeleterooted
Only in America (-_^)
ReplyDeleteHL - actually this is based on a true story from Mauritius!
ReplyDeletethus the food chain... but it is a good sign that he was ready to be returned to the wild!!!!!
ReplyDeletevery nicely done crafty,, very clever....
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I’m befuddled but grateful. Nice images.
ReplyDeleteCircle of life complete...free and wild, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteUL
Ah, yes. Such a great look at what we do in the name of ....
ReplyDeleteI 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.'
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit like putting the cat amongst the pigeons - well written.
ReplyDeletenicely done.
ReplyDeletequite a twist at the end of your poem.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeletePaisley - that's a very good point!
ReplyDeleteDennis - 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!