A Life Or Two

If I had a life or two To glide in the autumn sky, I would choose to see the view Of earth from a height so high; And there in the skies with wings Flying at the highest height, I would taste the joy it brings To view the world at bird's sight. Then to the moon I would go To behold its pretty smiles, Savouring its beauteous glow From less than a thousand miles. Yet from there the sun I'd look, Fearing to near its surface— But just like an opened book I would skim through at a pace. Then straight to the galaxies Where clusters of stars reside, I would glide with youthful ease Like a sea with gentle tide; And there with a tearful glee As some new radiance are born, I'd stare at such starry sea Revolving round the great sun! If I had a life or two To glide in the autumn sky, I would choose to see the view Of earth from a height so high; Yet endless would be my trip If I had ten thousand lives, For round and round the deep There's no end to the universe.