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I Could Have Been an Eagle
by Bobbi Ann Duffy → (All Poetry by Bobbi Ann Duffy)
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I Could Have Been an Eagle



I could have been an eagle


If the turkeys who surrounded me


Hadn’t plucked me clean of feathers


With constant criticism and insults.



 


I would have been an eagle


If I hadn’t been caged in by


Rules and regulations


And the expectations of others.



 


I should have been an eagle


Allowed to soar the great sky


But responsibility and duty


Tied me to the ground.



 


I am an eagle flying proud and high


Riding on the winds of imagination


My wings are my pens creating beauty,


Love, laughter and tears with each stroke.



Ó 2006 Bobbi Duffy


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 Reviews of "I Could Have Been an Eagle"
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on February 21, 2006
And you are a brilliant Eagle at that!
Well said and a beautifully done.

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on February 21, 2006
You ARE an Eagle, Bobbi and this poem is a great example of your spirit now flying free.

Love & Light,
Joseph

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 20, 2006
the spirit of the eagle soars within you ...

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 20, 2006
Great inspiring write Bobbi!!

love Tinka

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on February 20, 2006
OMG Bobbi! This is exactly what my life has been, until I bought this computer in 2002. Then I started out as wren, then a falcon, then a hawk, AND NOW I AM AN EAGLE soaring high in the sky, around and through the mountains, because I have met acceptance, love, advice and even criticism. But without all of that, I would still be hiding in my corner.

When I first came to AD, I was frightened, because of the nature of my stories and poems. But those that have read my works, have been there with advice, acceptance, love, and ready to read another poem or story. To me that is the most important thing in the world. Thnx Bobbi for being there for me. May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie

"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."

Reviewed by Joyce Hale
Reviewed on February 20, 2006
Outstanding, Bobby!! I can only imagine that you yourself evolved as your poem did! Bravo, and well done.

Peace. Joyce

Reviewed on February 20, 2006
Bobbi,

Soaring inspiration--excellently expressed! Yes. Saving this one.

No more making excuses--ever onward.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on February 20, 2006
If we have the spirit of the eagle within us, we will find a way to soar. Excellent message and poem.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 20, 2006
Sowhat'eryabitchinabout. Just kidding. JUST KIDDING! Yep, the slings and arrows and the duty to loved ones and bosses hold us back, but the true eagle will one day spread their wings and soar. You are. Good.

Reviewed on February 20, 2006
The first strophe does hit "The Macho Man"!

This is a golden page of poetic magnificence glowing as a social-ontological and philosophical composition to enrich
The American Fine Letters; to add colors to The Major Art, and to
glorify the history of Poetry.

I salute You, Sublime Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 19, 2006
Fantastic Bobbi! soar on!

Eileen

Reviewed by val salazar (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2006
good poem


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