The Eagle
They have him in a cage And little children run To offer him well-meant bits of bun, And very common people say, "My word! Ain't he a 'orrible bird!" And the smart, "How absurd! Poor, captive, draggled, downcast lord of the air!" Steadfast in his despair, He doth not rage; But with unconquerable eye And soul aflame to fly, Considereth the sun.
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"They have him in a cage..."
This evocative piece by Thomas William Hodgson Crosland, titled "The Eagle", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...