The Reluctant Flyer
Wings crib in the nest,
Reluctant to fly through the wind
at daybreak.
Stomach growls
Eaglets frail and pale.
She cunningly flutters her wings
To the jungle in desperation,
But hands respond with prices and rules.
She turns home, alas!
And cribs her wings in the nest.
Eshunson Writes
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Poet's note: The poem critiques Africa's reliance on external aid and emphasizes the need for self-reliance and sustainable development to achieve true growth and prosperity.
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