AN EAGLE'S CRY

I was kicked down, knocked around
And I didn't really know
If I had it in me
To give it another go
But from somewhere deep within
I heard the sound of an eagle's cry
Awakening, screaming
Soaring in my mind's eye
A wake-up call from the wild
A war cry, screeching in my ear
Saying; It's time to move some mountains
It's time to rise up and face your fear
I gathered up all my strength
My spirit took flight
Stirred up and awakened
My wings prepared to fight
I'll over turn, I'll make some waves
I'll rise and take a stand
I'll screech and soar and take no more
I've come bearing my firebrand
I'll soar up high
I'll circle the sky
I'll fight and keep fighting
Until the day that I die
When the battle's over
And I know I've done my best
I'll go home, not defeated
But a hero, given rest