to G. M. Hopkins
Glimpses through the trees were all I caught,
the streak and gleam that hint at certain strength,
as its dodging through the trees escaped
my sight again. The teasing almost-seen
at every river bend and wrinkle pushed
me on. The river slipped by rocks and fallen
trees; the flood’s torrent rolled past
hidden animals,
until I turned
a sweeping bend without steep banks.
There it perched, aloof.
I knew
that all my speed and swiftness, twists and turnings
brought me no great merit in its eyes.
Yet I will ever twist and spin for one
more glimpse.
Daniel Ausema has a background in experiential education and journalism and is now a stay-at-home dad. His fiction and poetry have appeared in dozens of publications, including EveryDay Fiction, Nemonymous, MindFlights and Raven Electrick. He lives in Colorado.
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9 Responses to “RUNNING WITH THE EAGLE • by Daniel Ausema”
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December 4th, 2008 at 1:27 am
One Hopkins fan enjoyed this very much. Salute.
December 4th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Simply beautiful, Daniel. A 5 from me for this one.
December 4th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Thank you for sending us this lovely poem.
December 4th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
a BIG FIVE from me – subtle and revealing. Lyrical and beautiful. A gorgeous way to start the evening.
December 4th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Great read Daniel, lovely ending!
December 5th, 2008 at 5:46 am
I don’t know Hopkins, but this is a lovely poem. Great job, Daus!
December 5th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Thanks for all the kind comments!
March 18th, 2009 at 12:03 am
[...] Ausema was our most-read poet in December 2008. His poem “Running with the Eagle” — its evocation of the natural strength and beauty of the raptor and the inspiration [...]
March 19th, 2009 at 4:34 am
Beautiful. I remember chasing an eagle once…on water.