Comparison

The eagle soars above the crest

And guards the young ones in the nest.

The mother hen, beneath her wing,

Protects her chicks from everything.

The roaring lion and gentle dove

Each has its share of kindred love.

And thus we find in beast in bird

Traits common to the human herd.

And often find we, to our shame,

Beastly mind in human frame.

Jan. 13, ‘91

Pub. in Camb.

Press