An eagle bound to Earth

its feathers tethered to

the ground.

His cry would break glass;

None paid heed, the sound



He used the weight for reps

Flap, flap to make his wings

stronger.

The rock that holds him

will soon no longer.



Burden subsided, he

soars high up in the

sky free.

And heaviness leaves

him to be happy.



But strength had

never come

freely.