Am I dreaming
Can I dream of - of being a free bird.
I will jump with joy, give loud cries of glee
I will dance and dance as I will be free.
I will do what I like which is nothing much
I will laugh and laugh because I am as such.
I will live life queen-size I will do as I please
I will set my own pace I will live a life of ease.
But all this will come If I were a free bird
"Open your eyes, day-dreamer! late for office, you nerd."
Oh, these pressures, routine, when will I do my own thing
Getting late, skip breakfast, comb, dress, be on a wing.
Dreams will never cease, daily routines will never ease.
I will never be a free bird, as I belong to 21st century world.
It's been a childhood dream of mine to be a bird. I even got the name birdy and bird queen because i'm in love with them. I draw birds, paint them, rescue them, own them ( three parakeets) and write about them. Surprisingly I haven't liked any of the pieces I've written. My thoughts never come out the way I want them to on paper. Lol. I even have my heart set on one day helping protect the endangered species. I am too kind for my own well being, I often give more than I ought to and recieve much less than I deserve, but that's never been a problem with me. I am too uselfish, the only thing I ever ask people for is silence and on special occasions books. :) I liked your poem very much. I think the principle reason for my longing to be a bird is that they have so much freedom, just as you said in this peice. It only makes it a more enjoyable read if I can relate, and I have to say I most certainly did. :)
Posted: Jun 30, 2008
Yes, you are right,
How we wish we are free,
free to fly and to soar.
But we are locked in our daily grime,
9 to 5, we are in our office,
or 24/7, in our role at home.
How we wish we are that bird,
to fly and be free
Posted: Aug 1, 2008
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