One Good Wing
The bald eagle was endangered
four years ago
Along the banks of Alaska
We listened to the boy talk with a massive bird on his hand
Watching us suspiciously like a dangerous predator
I bought her something rare
As rare as a 5 year old Alaskan eagle
I've learned to bring things back
As if all things are endangered
As if all things can be smoothered
Then brought back to life
in a better, more appreciated form
The eagles around the raptor center
would hobble about
some fighting the air
With one good wing
Others starred at the ceiling
Learning a new sky
When I get back to Tennessee
I'll bring a marriage back
Back to flight
And learn to forget
the other one
Who nearly drove us
to extinction
