i used to be an eagle

i used to be an eagle
flying by the moon
and screeching.

the white feathers on my forehead
majestic. I was royalty.
revered.

i used to be an eagle
soaring in heaven
and dreaming liberty

until the moose got healthcare
and asked me to chat.

when I screeched
he told me to shut up.

when I went to fly,
he said the plan wouldn't cover me
if I were hurt.

i used to be an eagle
before my heart was frozen
as I sat in the heavy snow
and chatted with the moose.