I'd like to be a robin,
Fly where I want to soar,
Enjoy the easy grace on wing,
Not earth-bound any more.
But tug at worms and eat them?
I'd rather stay hungry and poor!
i wish i was a swallow
free to swim and swerve on air
but eat a flying gnat
so tiny to my taste -
i might do that!
I'd like to be a cheetah,
Sprinting speedily as a car,
But catching prey and eating it?
I wouldn't go quite that far!
Tunneling into earth,
I'd like to be a worm,
But toil at digesting soil?
That would make me squirm!
I'd mate with whom I will,
That might be some fun!
Feeling along the grass at night,
Away from sight and sun.
I'd like to be a fish,
Perhaps a wily trout,
But gulp down grubs and insects?
I'd have to spit them out!
I guess I'll stay a human,
Entertain wild fantasies,
Eat what I like and when,
My appetite to please.
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