I wish I could fly

I wish I could fly and find my freedom 
I long to break free from these shackles and chains
to lift my wings and soar thru the heavens and skim over the surf as it waxes and wanes

To be as liberated as a bird on the wing like an Albatross o’er the beautiful brine
Oh how I would love the strength of an Eagle sweeping across the salty skyline

Alas I am but a mere mortal nor do I have the wings to fly as I marvel at the Mockingbird singing in the branches high
Oh why I sigh as I spy the Skylark
ducking and diving from highest heights
If only I was a wise old owl hauntingly hooting thru moonlit nights