I have a picture in my mind, from very long ago.
I see our founding fathers,
while outside falls the snow.
They gather round a Franklin stove, to
enjoy the radiant heat
They smoke their pipes, or quaff the ale, as each one
finds a seat,
"The reason we have gathered here" The leader starts to
say.
"We must select a symbol, for our nation, here today."
"I might
suggest a little bird, that's colorful and perky"
Franklin sternly
interjects,"May I suggest the turkey"?
Than above the murmur, another
voice is heard.
"I believe the eagle, would be the perfect bird."
This
symbol will be used, on papers, seals so legal
This said, then I must ask you
friend, the question, Why an eagle?
The eagle's head is snowy white, just
like a mountain peak.
It looks so strong and powerful with talons and sharp
beak
It soars high in the skies, on massive wings so wide
like a
strong protector of the whole countryside
This is a bird that seems to
be, a symbol of perfection
So this is why I have to make, the eagle my
selection.
This is the bird that seems to be, a symbol oh so regal
and
thus there is the answer, to the question "Why an Eagle??"
BY
( E. George Strasser )
