Crystal sea of glass;
throne of the creator is
an eagle in flight.
He sees from greater heights. A span of centuries supported on strong legs. The ultra-violet lighthouse of flesh, calling out to be shred by a keratin katana of a beak. He is the hungry hunter amidst scampering strays. Find him a loyal mate, if you aren’t suitable for prey. So mount up with wings of an eagle and streak the day.
This piece was written for dVerse~Haibun Monday, The Eagle
Artwork entitled Living Creature 4 by Nalu Buff
and before the throne there was as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. And around the throne, on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with the face of a man, and the fourth living creature like an eagle in flight.
Revelations 4:5-7
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
blazing imagery; stunning — and what great artwork !
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Thank you, John. I enjoy art, and it seems the right piece finds me. This one as a search for the 4th creature. Whew, I think I might be done with writing for the evening. 😉
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I think you’ve earned a rest 🙂
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A clever take on the prompt, for sure. Your profile of the eagle is energetic and realistic. Your overview from biblical tomes is interesting.
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Thank you kindly, Glenn. My mind went straight to the biblical, but I wanted to try and discover why the eagle would have this destiny.
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“find him a loyal mate” Yep. The eagle usually mates for life!
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Such a powerful creature, comforted by a life-long mate. After reading a bit about them, I’m in awe.
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What a word-lovers delight! An a vante gard haiku, opening for a poetic prose that delights with such evocative imagery! Brava!
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Thank you, Frank. It was refreshing to write. Appreciate the prompt. Will return to the poetry bar.
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Very nice post! I was looking for your Haiku, and then I realized you put it at the beginning. Very good!
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Thank you, kindly. My first haibun. I enjoyed the write.
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Welcome to d’Verse!
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I like your lively imagery and the “keratin katana of a beak.”
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Thank you. I was searching for a weapon that resembled that amazing beak and then I spotted a yellow katana on my search. There it was.
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You’re welcome.
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A stunning image, and words to match!
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Thank you for your kind feedback. Much appreciated.
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Nice write!
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Thank you, Rob. Your blog looks amazing. I’m new to the blogging world, am I able to follow your site?
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I love the image of the eagle… somehow as much a myth as a magnificent bird
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Thanks, Björn. We’re attracted to its incredible power, I suspect.
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