If I Was a Seagull

If I Was a Seagull If I was a seagull I wouldn’t have a bank account I wouldn’t watch misery on TV No concerns about the economy Prices rising constantly. I’d have my own nest And wouldn’t need to upgrade Or downsize. My kids would Leave home naturally. I’d find enough to eat everyday I wouldn’t gorge and put on weight I’d go wherever I desired I’d be able to sleep when tired. If I was seagull, I’d be able to swim Walk and fly. Leave excrement on Passers-by, laugh and squawk at will. There’d be no lingering death if ill. No coffin and false funeral No religion and propaganda No investigations by Panorama No sex abuse by the clergy No exams, no measurable stress No jealousy, no hate, no misery I’d be able to have sex, obviously No bullying, bulimia, autism or Dyslexia. I’d suffer from tourrettes But never need the vets, No Shakespeare, no poetry The odd cat might worry me. If only I was seagull. David Cox 08/08/22