The Eagle

The eagle soared on wings of grandeur,
Lifted by currents of sun heated air
Ever looking, ever vigilant,
He spied a young salmon leaving its lair
Twisting to dive and hide his shadow,
His elegant head thrust on its mission
Body focused on terrible speed,
Feathers constantly adjusting his direction
The salmon leisurely swam quietly,
Waving its tail to remain in place
Its meditation was not to be altered,
While above the torpedo raced.
Bird toward silvered water,
Fish aimlessly swam and pattered
Surface shattered by talons of steel,
Scales raked by knives and dented and splattered
The salmon struggled in fright and anger,
The eagle struggled to regain the sky
Wings ponderously wagged up and down,
Air trapped beneath pushed him higher
Salmon gasped for air and freedom,
The Eagle triumphant flew toward a tree.