Eagle Poem

Lastly, Harjo specifically mentions Eagle twice. She writes, "Like eagle that Sunday morning/ Over Salt River.Circled in blue sky/in wind, swept our hearts clean." It is important to note the religious connotation the eagle is associated with in these lines, which connect the mighty bird to almost God-like characteristics. First, Harjo has chosen to see the eagle cleansing hearts, or souls, on a Sunday morning. Sunday mornings are typically associated with ...