They cheered clapped and with eagle eyes watched
             breathes held urging victory against narures desire to live.

             A battle raged
             the rod strained looping in the living water
             he fought seeked refuge among the rocks,
             the hook dug
             wrenched his throat,
             she held tight
             reeling in the thread of death
             the salmon held fast,
             moved with swift pleas for life
             she eased her hold
             he swam to false freedom.
             tiredness flooded his weary body.

             She cheated
             her accomplice took the silver line
             he lay curled in his cage of death
             he gasped for breath,
             saw the rays of sunshine kiss his beloved river
             felt the cooling breeze caress his tiredness
             a last glimpse
             before the victor dealt the deadly blow.

             A cheer went up
             the spectators claiming honour for the victor
             the river flowed.

             On the lightening tree
             the eagle observed the battle to survive,
             wisdom in your eyes
             in one fell swoop you could end it all,
             but your powerful wings stayed closed
             in honour of the victim you sent a feather,
             a gift to ease his spirit.

             And carry on the wind
             to heights
             where love abides and confort lies
             his spirit soothed on  the breeze.