Denali

It came from a photograph, that image of an eagle and Denali park. The two possibilities of what I felt life should feel like.

I woke up from a dream
thinking of all the places and people I’ve seen.
I woke up on the peak
and felt the sunshine kindle against my beak.
My eyelids winced in the glare
and all my patron watched me there
as I stood up and stretched my wings
and they bowed down before their king.
I stormed off for a flight
to tire me to sleep for tonight.
The world was wild and awake,
my feathers tickled the rivers and lakes
which mirrored the moors and the trees
and so softly moved in the breeze.

I woke up from a dream
thinking about you and me.
I woke up on the peak
feeling so golden and free.
One morning in fine Denali
you made me the man I should be.

Author's Note

I wrote this in one sitting tonight, so again just a draft and a free-write. Feedback and edits for the best :)

Reviews

[poetdoug]

"One morning in fine Denali, you made me the man I should be." Very wonderful climax to a most colorful poetic piece of writing. "I woke up on the peak and felt the sunshine against my beak."
What a wonderful introduction to the story meditation. It flows very freely and draws the reader in as you continue to share your descriptive words. You include: I woke up from a dream thinking about you and me." Keep in up my friend.Excellent thoughts.

[TheJordBaker]

Thank you very much once again. Appreciate it.

[Bluefire]

This is very beautiful, I love how you described the eagle and its flight.
I also wanted to say that. I read your poem about the rain and I've gotta say that was one of my favorites of yours.
(For some reason I couldn't review that one.. -Grumbles-)
Anywho! I thought this one about sunshine and eagles and that one about madness and rain were just what I needed tonight.
Thank you. ^^

[TheJordBaker]

thanks very much, I appreciate it. Glad I could entertain :)

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This poem is awesome ,Jordan. The flow seemed effortlessly, and your colorful imagery really painted a beautiful picture. Great job--as usual!

-Cord

[TheJordBaker]

Thanks very much Cord. Appreciate it as always.