Wishes

I wish that I could be Sitting high in an old gum tree With my head thrown back laughing merrily Hearing the whole world laugh with me I wish that I could be Ducking and diving in the sea Flashing my skin so bright and silvery As the Moon shines down her light on me I wish that I could be Flying above so wild and free With the wind in my wings so shivery And the breadth of Earth all mine to see I wish that I could be Lying in the sun so languidly A feeling of peace stealing over me As the breeze ruffles my fur gently I wish that I could be A big bright blossom on a tree Sharing nectar with every bird and bee Filling the air so fragrantly I wish that I could be A rock with water bathing me Veined and marbled and oh so glisteny Keeper of all our history I wish that I could be Tall and strong as the oldest tree Rooted in the earth as deep as can be Limbs stretched to praise Spirit’s glory Now I am human and I can’t be All of these marvels that I see But I can live in loving harmony With all my earthly family