---

08.04.2021

The Eagle and the Fire Chief

Away up high

In the top of a tree

That grows on a cliff

Too far up there to see

In a nest that is made

Of grey twig and thick moss

Meet the Village Fire Chief

And an eagle named Ross

This bi-weekly meeting

Depending on season

Is of urgent importance

And this is the reason

They’ve coordinated an effort

Serving both of their needs

To detect forest fires

And to try to save trees

The eagle keeps watch

From his perch in the air

And directs the flame-fighters

Where to go—here or there

And their team-up approach

Helps woodland creatures and man

By keeping the fires

From consuming the land