My Secret Life

If I had a secret life I would fly above the deep blue sea For me a wandering Albatross a bird that I would yearn to be Soaring, gliding, elegantly and even sleeping whilst I fly Crossing continents, flying high, symbol of luck when sailors espy With freedom of the skies and the wind beneath my wings I have the longest wingspan of any living bird you’ve heard 8 feet three to eleven feet six my black wings fly me round the world My wingspan is so vast I am the master of this task I can circumvent the globe in just six and forty flying days Never stopping, leaving others open-mouthed and in a haze For I have been upon this earth for fifty million years Protecting ancient mariners from their superstitious fears Legends say to kill me; your life would end without a friend A life of sixty years or more with just one mate whom I adore Flying each and every day, no predators take my life away I sleep whilst soaring high in the skies never managing to close my eyes I’m held in the highest esteem by every mariner in the world Twirling, whirling like a dream, my wings expand, become unfurled Man thinks I’m supernatural as I glide in the wake of their boats Killing me would bring bad luck; seeing me fly they are truly awestruck Written 5th January 2019 Competition: If I had a Secret Life Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger 1st place Contest: 560 Sponsor: Brian Strand 1st place