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Bald Eagle - Free (1000th post) |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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Bald Eagle - Free (Inspired by Bateman Prints) Soaring high in the mountain valley Spotting his meal makes a downward sally Updrafts carry over forests and field Returning to nest his visage beguiled Knowing a freedom humans cherish Yet seeking prey lest he perish On a tree branch looking fearsome Appearing alone but never lonesome He defines to all this eagle's domain Over all his area he does reign In rocky crag acting tenderly Feeding young treating so gently Sharing wind the eagles kingdom Can we but envy these creatures' freedom? < !signature--> ~You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. ~ Billy Wilder [This message has been edited by Wilfred Yeats (edited 10-08-2000).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
 Congratulations on 1,000 posts! Wonderfully picturesque Wilfred! You've painted this magestic creature with beautiful words in tribute to it's wondrous traits. 'Tis no wonder he is the symbol for freedom. Beautiful imagery!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Wilfred~ Congratulations ! This pieces soars on the majestic wings of one loved by many. Wonderful write. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Bill, 1,000 already? That's a lot of passionate poetry. Congratulations. I love poems about eagles, freedom, power, grace, strength, vision. Very lovely Liz |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
WOW!!!!!!!! Congrats on 1000 ..... man you did that quick. Way to go.....and what a way to bring it in. This was a wonderful write and You have honored that print deeply with your words. Superb all the way!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Wonderful imagery Wilfred! From your words the beauty pours As the majestic eagle soars For he is King in his domain His freedom wished we could attain Beautiful image you've left me with! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Congrats with your 1000.... great writing, love and enjoyed it... its always great to see an eagle fly, wish we had them here, but only see him on tv....  Charisma |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Kit- With such a response from you - I will surely have to mark my 2000th when it occurs- Thank you Marge - I can only say you are too kind - thank you Liz- There are prints of two graphic artists in my home - Bev Doolittle and Robert Bateman. Their graphic work is poetry to me. If I introduce a love of their work to but one other poet - I feel my humble words have done their job. Mark - I'm quick in some things - slow in others - From reading your wonderful poetry posts I know you know the quick and slow ways as well WhtDove- Nothing pleases me more than a poetic response - Thank you very much Charisma- I sincerely hope you get the opportunity beyond TV - Life is too short to be bounded by living only among people Thank you |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Please add my congrats to this parade and my thanks for the very encouraging replies you have graced my poetry with... and yes... you made that 1000 very quickly.. your love and respect for poetry is evident. I love the imagery and spirit written in this poem. A perfect and grand poem to celebrate your landmark post with take care kind poet jm |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Janet - thank you for the congrats - I'll keep trying - it's my addiction to write - Thank you |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wilfred yes I do envey their freedom...no house payment...no car payments...just lots of time to fly on the wings of an eagle...wonderful number 1000...James |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
I've always loved the freedom and strength that an Eagle dispalys. Reminds me of an old post of mine. Me thinks I might dig it out. Very Well Done Wilfred and congrats on the 1000!  ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ CONGRATULATIONS ~~~ I want to add my hearty congratulations to all the rest!! Your poems are inspiring and take my imagination to heights where the eagles fly!! Once again, my friend....many best wishes and congrats.........  Follow your dream! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Hi Bill...Congratulations on 1000..You have added so much to this wonderful Passions family with your poetry and replies...and this wonderful poem with it's revered bird, magestic and free, was beautifully written! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
APPLAUSE APPLAUSE APPLAUSE...I see this magnificent bird thru your words...congrats my special friend |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Wow Billy Bob ...I didnt realize you were that far ahead of me..you must of been here longer then i thought..holding out on me i see haa...HUGS BILLY BOB.. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
James- House & car payments - and all those things we weren't aware of back in school ~G~ - yep oh to be an eagle. Thanks Sheri- Dig it out - I'd love to read it. Thank you Sunny1- What a beautiful Eagle! if i'd had it iI would have made it part of post - Thank you. Martie- For all you and the other great poets have given me - I should be congratulating. Thank YOU! Paula- I can hear your applause - Thank you ~S~ Vicky - I've only been here 8 days more than you - Thanks  |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Hi Wilfred~ It's TRACIE here (spelt ie) I blame my father for that, in all the emotion of being a father for the first time he couldn't remember how to spell it so I got TracieWell this poem is just wonderful, I really enjoyed it and the imagery just fantastic..well done Oh and also CONGRATULATIONS on 1000 posts Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Tracie- - however it's spelled, the sound is music to me - Than you ~S~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Did you think I'd been wandering, and wasn't reading? I wanted to see this soar without any input from me, and it has done so, and wondrously, I might add. Congratulations on a job well done! |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
This is beautiful, Bill! corinne |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Bill, I wanted to put in my two-bits but after reading all the replies there was nothing to add. I agree... Dale |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
This has left me with a wonderful feeling on this cold rainy day here in Oz. Thank you. Congrats on the 1000!! Dee |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Karilea- your reply has me smiling - I did not think it one of my best - yet all these responses - have me feeling very good - I'm glad you were right and I was wrong -(Then again it might just be the milestone ) Thank you Corinne - I'm reaily glad you liked - thank you Dale - No need - your reply makes me feel good - thank you. Dee- One day - God willing - I'll click my heels and find myself in Queensland territory -(when I read about the wizard - I always wondered where OZ was ) Maybe i'll get to try some of your cooking - Thank you |
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SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
WY~ Congratulations on hitting your 1000, and don't worry, you'll catch up to Mark in no time. This is a wonderful poem! -SEA |
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natelan Junior Member
since 2000-10-06
Posts 34Escondido, CA, USA |
This is fantastic! (congrats on 1000!!!) "Nothing is easy..." - Ian Anderson, singer/song writer of the legendary UK rock band formed in 1967 and still active today, "Jethro Tull." |
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CitiZen-One Member
since 2000-09-22
Posts 84New Mexico |
I hope to someday write this well. take care. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Sea - Natalan - CitizenOne- Thank you - thank you |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Congratulations Sir Poet Bill This is a beautiful piece to mark your milestone. Your work has brought many smiles to my face since I began reading your work...thank you for those, they are very much appreciated~ |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
one smile - to one face - and I feel rewarded and justified - thank you BDC I smile broader now |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Wilfred-I love Robert Bateman, and have always admired eagles. You've painted a lovely, strong and endearing poem with your words. Congratulations on 1000! |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
Congratulations For 1000 Very nice piece you did! Yes Bateman's art is beautiful too!! [This message has been edited by insect (edited 10-12-2000).] |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Gemini - Insect Thank you both - for your kind words - I don't want to tell you I have a copy of a Bateman Eagle Print - I don't. But I do own a Bateman Book AND the one Bateman Print I DO have is "Midnight- Black Wolf" (eat your hearts out ) |
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