O' Seabird

O’ Seabird! I have watched you as o’er the strand you fly And as upon the wind you dance. O’ envy I must of you and your flight so free, For it within my soul enchants! I have seen your wings upon a carefree wind, As it comes and takes you where you may; Thus I wish that I had the wings of flight, So I too could fly away! O’ Seabird! That soars high o’er the strand in flight And holds Heaven’s lofty view, I wish that God had given me your gift, So I may soar upon the wind with you. I have watched you as you have taken flight And I stand with envy of your wings; Thus I wish that I could soar aloft with you And fulfil my childhood dreams. O’ Seabird! That comes to rest at times upon the strand, Yet may so easily fly away, I have dreamt of your flight above the clouds On many a summer’s day! O’ I wish that God would hear my prayer And then send me soaring into the blue, Then I would truly feel as ultimately free As I have imagined that of you!