Like a Lark

Would it not be absurd
If just like a bird
We could live our lives up on the wing
The things we could do
As freely we flew
Such freedom could make a man sing 

If just like the swift
Our wings gave us lift
And rarely would we need to land
We’d flirt and we’d date
And possibly mate
In need of no tree, grass or sand

But if on the ground
Large snowflakes abound
The people below might take issue
For we’d even do
Airborne number two
And the snow is in fact toilet tissue
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Wolf Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM
How did I know that this was coming? So clear that 'snow is toilet tissue.' (Yeah, sure). You are a Fountain of Creativity, Terry. Keep 'em coming. :) gw
Flood Avatar
January 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Thanks, Gershon. I’ll do my best, once I’ve smashed my way out of a block. Terry
Fowler Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 8:18 AM
Love it Terry. Gave me a chuckle this morning. :)
Flood Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 12:04 PM
Then it’s done it’s job… if you get my drift. ;-) Terry
M  Avatar
January 10, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Hilarious Terry….it made me smile “airborne number two” ha….Debx
Flood Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 12:03 PM
Good job Emus can’t fly! Thanks, Deb. Terry
Bauer Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 12:07 PM
ha! very funny, terry! i particularly love the quick flow of this one...
Flood Avatar
January 17, 2023 at 12:01 PM
When I think about it… there’s so many things that I’m glad can’t fly. Glad you enjoyed, Ilene. Terry
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January 6, 2023 at 11:33 AM
White cars also seem to work quite well for the dear little feathered critters. I do rather like the idea of being "free as a bird", though, and I did thoroughly enjoy reading this delightful piece, Terry.
Flood Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Thanks, Jim. Sat on this for a few days, really not sure that it worked. So I’m pleased you enjoyed. Terry
Susu Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 11:25 AM
that gave me a smile.
Flood Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Thanks, Selash. I’m glad you enjoyed. Terry
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