My Spirit Is Like the Eagle

My Spirit Is Like the Eagle begins with a poem sharing its title with the book. The central image of the poet as an eagle provides a unique introduction to the variety of themes in this poetry collection. Some verses soar high above the landscape, while others swoop down from the heights to grasp the small gestures that make up daily life. Poet Roy Forrester has Parkinsons disease, and it has changed his world dramatically. What began as a poem to his wife expressing his love for her has turned