Those who walk on the edge of eternity bear the look of eagles.

Posted By mindsinger on May 25, 2009

Gazing on the truths we have not yet

been forced to see.

Those who walk on the edge of eternity

are captured by a larger vision;

And if their attention seems out of focus

in our darkened mirrors,

it is only because the veil is lifting.

We are unmasked by them,

and our hearts are stripped of masquerade.

Our hands are hungry with the need

to hold and touch,

even as they withdraw into silent determination.

The edge of eternity must be a lonely place

for who can know the battles fought,

the victories won in bitter silence.

Or the hard won faith that can never be shared

with those who walk beside

yet apart.

Those who walk on the edge of eternity

bear the look of eagles.

A LOOK OF EAGLES c.2002

Donna Swanson


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Donna Swanson: Author, poet, lyricist, artist. Author of seven books, soon to be eight. Wife, mother, grandmother. Bible scholar. Wood sculptor.

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Donna Swanson, poet, author, lyricist and artist, lives on the edge of the Great Prairie in Indiana. She has written and published seven books, soon to be eight, and is working on a chapbook trilogy of poetry introduced by Gloria Gaither. She has carved three full-size carousel figures and dozens of miniatures. Swanson writes two columns for her home-town newspaper: one for adults, Donna’s Country Roads, and one for children, Granny’s Place. Bible student and teacher of adult Bible classes for over thirty years, her poetry and prose are deeply rooted in her faith.


About the author

mindsinger

Donna Swanson: Author, poet, lyricist, artist. Author of seven books, soon to be eight. Wife, mother, grandmother. Bible scholar. Wood sculptor.