The Eagle

* A more whimsical poem, inspired by love *

I used to have an emerald snake with bright blue eyes,
The brightest eyes I'd ever seen.
I relied on my snake, for he was always there,
But he rarely had time for me.

On the occasion when he did, he'd show me the fruits of the world,
The tall and short of it, and those in between.
He'd coax me into his jungle, while I was unsure,
His advances assured me he was keen.

I soon became a fascination, a child's new plaything,
I was prodded and poked, pulled and squished.
My snake stated that it was part of the 'procedure',
Yet it was my freedom I dearly missed.

I was angered that my rights felt taken away,
And that my snake was allowed to roam free.
Yet my snake was cunning - he kept me on a leash,
He'd sweeten up a lie and send it to me.

"You're beautiful" he'd say - and of course I believed him,
But everyone and everything was beautiful in his eyes.
Such words lost their meaning - saying "I love you" became a chore,
His small 'adventures' came as no surprise.

It wasn't until one day, when the snake slid through my fingers,
He turned around and gave me a bite.
He swore it was a once off, that what he felt towards me was true,
Turning my back, I left right on sight.

On my journey out of the jungle, I noticed a figure hovering overhead,
A shackled eagle with scars on his toes.
From what I presumed was a gruesome battle,
But the real reason I did not know.

The eagle and I soon formed a unique bond,
And tended to each other's needs.
It was then that I realised I didn't need anything else,
With my eagle was where I wanted to be.

The snake saw this and in jealousy demanded a stop,
He claimed that he did deserve me.
But my eagle carried the snake to the highest mountain,
And commenced a secret battle - one I couldn't see.

Ever since my eagle has shown me undying devotion,
I've never been given reasons to doubt him.
What he tells me is true, his thoughts from the heart,
He's brightened my world that once was dim.

I still never know how to repay my dear eagle,
So I'll break your shackles and let you roam free.
And trust that in the end, once the day is done,
You'll always find your way back to me.

"You can stop my heart, and yet you're something that keeps it going. There's a string around my heart connected to you. The further you go, the tighter the string becomes. But the closer you come, the more free I become. I'm crazy about you now. I never thought it would come to this, but I love you. . ."

* Original Image is not mine *
* Image Source: http://windfalcon.deviantart.com/art/Thesis-Golden-Eagle-123940688?q=boost%3Apopular+Eagle&qo=177 *