Eagle Talons

stay away

I have eagle talons

the talons are good

they help me

protect me

kill you

I can hunt

I can wage war

I can seize my prey

I can force it into silence

I can never stroke your hair

hold you in the evening

put a bandage on a wound

the eagle is beautiful

you said

majestic

you said

strong and wild and brave and free

does as it pleases

Is not afraid of anything

stay away

I said

don’t come too close

I have eagle talons