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  An Eagle Speaks Out
by Walt Hardester
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Rated "G" by the Author.

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Happy Thanksgiving, Ya'll


Ah ha is what I say to thee,
I’m an Eagle yes siree.
A whole nation looks up at me,
Because I’m so pretty, don’t ya see?

If old Ben Franklin had gotten his way,
You’d be having me for Thanksgiving day.
Instead of my stupid cousin the lowly Turkey.
Besides, whoever heard of “Eagle Jerky?”

In winged flight I'm so majestic,
Forget I’m almost anorexic.
I’ll eat anything left around,
Unlike that Turkey on the ground.

Yep, if old Ben had gotten his way,
We’d be having Eagle day.
But Turkeys stayed there on their feet,
Plus, they have a lot more meat.

©2007 Walt Hardester


             



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Reviewed by Poetess of The Soul Sheila G 11/25/2007
Whoaa, what a stark detailed piece of nature!
A Blessing for us to share!
In view is what I say to you!
Blessings abound in all these humorous fun lines1
Warm hugs and Warmer love, Warrior Lady Sheeeoox

STay Positive!
Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot 11/22/2007
Eagle Roast Dinner eh, hmmmmm I wouldnt want to be the one trying to shoot the likes of him haha, he aint NO TURKEY!
What was Ben Franklin thinkin.

Our nations emblem is the Kangaroo and the Emu...Both will kick yer head in LOL, something in that, not sure what, hmmm LOLOL.
Funeeeeee mate!
Hugs Ch'erie
Enjoy your Turkey!!
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 11/21/2007
Very creative, cute and lively....

Be safe,
Karen
Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader) 11/21/2007
Very good. Just wouldn't have been the same having the Turkey our country's bird. Lady J
Reviewed by m j hollingshead 11/21/2007
well done
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 11/21/2007
Dear Eagle, the dumb turkey are a vulture class poultry, are you sure you want him as your cousin? but if you see one...bon appetite!!!
Georg
Reviewed by Sandie May Angel-Joyce 11/20/2007
LOL!...It's true, heeeheee! The turkey has more meat!!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

Sandie May Joyce :o)
Reviewed by William Bonilla 11/20/2007
a wonderful write Walt
I love my turkey
anyway who would want to eat a meat eating Fowl
I rather the seed eater,
Peace be with you
Happy Thanksgiving

William
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 11/20/2007
You soar with this humorous classic!!

The Eagle has spoken.....uhuh!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by larry linville 11/20/2007
What an interesting treatment of our history. I've never thought of this twist.

Larry
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone 11/20/2007
Very cute, Walt, I love your sense of humor, and your always right on top of things!
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER 11/20/2007
Ja this a better symbol the a turkey, but then maybe good old Ben was thinking ahead, jst kidding man < Bless ya! Jasmin Horst
Reviewed by Felix Perry 11/20/2007
Clever and a wonderful lesson.

Fee
Reviewed by Susan de Vegter 11/20/2007
Eagles are majestic and fearless.

Turkeys drown themselves when it rains.

Love,
Susan
Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill 11/20/2007
YES!!! Happy T-Day, not happy E-Day! You have to forgive ol' Ben. Nobody's perfect ;-)
Great write Walt. Don't get overstuffed!
R~
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 11/20/2007
Wonderful write, Walt; I don't know what other nations would have thought if our national bird was the turkey! Glad the eagle won out!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Happy Thanksgiving; hope your day doesn't turn out to be a turkey! LOL
Reviewed by George Carroll 11/20/2007
Good look back at history and to the exquisite bird we all love, TURKEY Good old Ben was a wise old man but I'm glad they didn't follow up on his suggestion.
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 11/20/2007
LOL . Jerry's comment (below)--ain't it the truth!!!! Happy Turkey Day to you and yours, Walt.

Beautiful illustration and excellent write.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) 11/20/2007
Well, old Ben had his day, but I'm happy he didn't have this one . . .
Reviewed by Kathy Armijo 11/20/2007
The majestic eagle a wonderful symbol for a nation. But, as you say not much meat to eat. lol

Happy Turkey day. Kathy
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