Jumbo jets vs jays or jackdaws
If only we could fly like
those that tweet or hoot
without aid of jet or
parachute
For I sure don't like
wings that roar
just so they can take off
and soar
Ah, to fly without petrol, diesel
or fuel
Oh, to halt that taloned midair
duel
Birds they don't pollute
the air
nor need they any airline
fare
So if only I too could rise
and glide
and let the wind be my
sole guide
I'd be happy to fly all the
way to 'em' faraway stars
if I was assured I'd risk
no charring scars.
Flying without aviation
formalities
I could be sightseeing
many more cities
Ah I so wish to fly just
like a jay or jackdaw
Then I'd fly across all and
every border
For I'd know nor follow
no man-made law!
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About this poem
Author's Note *Nb. by midair duel i meant what i watched on TV, of eagles fighting in midair talons locked and all.
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Submitted by S.Zaynab.Kamoonpury on December 02, 2021
Modified by S.Zaynab.Kamoonpury on December 08, 2021
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| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 7 |
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