The Eagle and the Sparrow

The eagle defines America: powerful, free, and adventuresome.
The sparrow is a small bird rarely given any credibility.

The eagle is feared at times and always demands respect.
The sparrow is teased and sometimes referred to as a menace.

The eagle is a leader and always gets to be an attraction.
The sparrow is just trying to survive and more often times overlooked.

The eagle when calling out, commands all of the attention.
The sparrow when chirping, only speaks to those who are near.

The eagle finds its thermal of air and glides through life freely.
The sparrow flaps its wings rapidly and covers little ground.

The eagle cannot be trapped very easily.
The sparrow can be trapped and harmed with little force.

The eagle lives on the highest mountaintop.
The sparrow lives in mere trees in the valley.

The eagle knows he is the best.
The sparrow knows he is a bird.

The eagle feasts like a king.
The sparrow lives on seeds and berries.

The eagle is whom we all wish to emulate.
The sparrow is more often times mans final destination.

The eagle lives through all obstacles.
The sparrow scraps for survival in most endeavors.

The eagle, when hurt, still has much power and strength.
The sparrow, when hurt, can be stepped upon.

The eagle is whom we all want to be.
The sparrow is who most settle to be.

The eagle creates its own paths.
The sparrow is sure to be a follower.

The sparrow would be easy to be.
The eagle is a challenge, and the challenge is for me.

The eagle is powerful and self-sufficient. How high is it that you fly?

Steven E. Connor ©
February 13, 1991