an occasional eagle

high o'er the coast of alaska he flies

wide 'cross the prairies he covers the skies

a picture of courage and beauty

a symbol of freedom and right

riding the winds through the mountains

guided by nature

an occasional eagle in flight

when the shore ice is melting in kodiak bay

knowing that spring is well on its way

he calls to his mate of a lifetime

to a yearly nest in the thorn

planting the egg in the branches

and with god's assistance

an occasional eagle is born

and he flies

covering the land

stirring the hearts through all generations of man

poets tell of his bearing

truth on a feathery wind

painters paint from inspiration

a beautiful picture that only a memory can bring

when i was younger and without a care

for granted i thought he would always be there

but now i only hear stories that the great bird of truth is alive

with a fist in my pocket i'm prayin'

an eternal prayer the great bird of truth will survive

and he flies

covering the land

stirring the hearts through all generations of man

a picture of courage and beauty

a symbol of freedom and right

riding the winds through the mountains

guided by nature

an occasional eagle in flight