The Eagle Has Landed – A Haibun

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The Eagle Has Landed

I was walking my dogs early one morning last fall and saw a bird flying above.  I knew immediately by the immense span of black/brown wings and striking white head that it was a bald eagle.

To my surprise he landed on a tree just in front of us on one of the lower branches.  We stopped in our tracks and the dogs quietly sat down and none of us moved a muscle. 

The majestic eagle stayed in place for at least two minutes while I watched in awe.  I was so excited I wanted to get a photo and of course all I had was an iPhone with two large Labs on leashes, but I managed to get a least one picture, even though it’s a little grainy. (see below).  These moments are like little gifts from Nature.

The Bald Eagle stayed
only for a few minutes but
graced with his presence
 
         
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Frank Tassone is hosting Haibun Monday at D'Verse Poets
tonight and has prompted us to write a Haibun referencing
the Eagle.

The top photo is an Image by rjmcsorley from Pixabay 
The Bottom one is mine from an iPhone

         

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

32 thoughts on “The Eagle Has Landed – A Haibun”

      2. Thanks Kate. There was no time to consider lighting and focus etc! 🤣 I just loved staring at him 💕

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      4. I know, I’ve missed some beautiful moments for a photo to remind me of what I had seen . When in all reality the moment would have been more memorable. 😕

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  8. What a majestic bird! There is something about the eagle that engenders awe. I liked that your digs were silent before the eagle. That says something about how nature is in balance, even when we are not. Lovely words, too.

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    1. Thank you Regina. Yes I agree with you about balance in nature. That is why it is so soothing for us. I do wonder about the earth’s imbalance with the way we have been treating it in recent years. Hopefully it will stabilize now that we have new and better leadership 🥰

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  11. What a magnificent gift from nature! Thank you for sharing your photos, though it is less clear than the featured image, it brings the magic and excitement of the moment to life.

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    1. Thanks Ingrid. Yes I was struggling with an iPhone and 2 big dogs on leashes. There was no time to get in position or worry about the lighting! LOL 🤣 My picture was so pathetic I had get a proper one from Pixabay.

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