Message of the Eagle

I remember the time back in the sixties
When mankind reached for the stars
The challenges we met to reach our objective
United this nation of ours
Glued to our TVs at the end of that decade,
We watched as the Eagle touched down
And our hopes and our dreams were ever invested
In Apollo and the achievements now gone.

What was the message of the Eagle
What does it tell us today?
We had ventured to another world
But forgotten are the advances made

Now where have the dreams gone that moved a whole nation
On the eve of two thousand years.
The spark of adventure is fading away
And apathy looms ever near.
Yet now is the time to rekindle the spirit
And reach for the heavens again.
One step for mankind should always remind us
We can achieve what is properly planned.

What was the message of the Eagle
What does it tell us today?
We had ventured to another world
But forgotten are the advances made

Now a watered down version of a once grand plan
Has been set before us to taste
The vision we had once is lost in the shuffle
Other projects have taken its place
And the spirit we had that lifted this nation
With pride is now almost all gone.
And if we continue this path we now follow
Forever we'll be Terra bound.

What was the message of the Eagle
What does it tell us today?
We had ventured to another world
But forgotten are the advances made

So can we continue exploring the cosmos
For vastness of space is the prize
In our quest for the stars let's always remember
The heroes who gave us their lives
For the sacrifices of a few have given so many
The chance of a future so bright
We must reach out and grab that big golden
And continue the flight into the night.

What was the message of the Eagle
What does it tell us today?
We had ventured to another world
But forgotten are the advances made

What was the message of the Eagle,
What does it tell us today?
What was the message of the Eagle
Can we bring it back to stay,
Can we bring it back to stay?

Originally from the bland state of confusion: Taxachusetts, Frank (a.k.a. FilkFerret) now lives in the Granite State: New Hampshire. Besides counting wild turkey and 'hunting' deer and moose with his car, his major hobby is writing lyrics and songs, especially Filk, FOLK, and FEELING songs, and occasionally picks on six and twelve string acoustical guitars. You can contact Frank at FilkFerret@hotmail.com or visit his website at http://members.xoom.com/ferretus/index.html

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