I Wish I Was An Animal
a Poem by Raquel Swann
Sometimes I wish I was an animal
not a care in the world
Perhaps a puppy,
to a loving owner.
I’d wag my tail,
they’d rub my fur
until I was fast asleep,
wondering how I was so lucky.
I could be a cat,
independent and curious
coming around humans
only when it was convenient.
Maybe living the life of an otter
would suit me,
swimming around, doing flips,
until nightfall, then I’d find a
cozy place to rest my head,
so I can do it all over again,
tomorrow.
Then I thought,
animals have lots to worry about!
They have to worry about how humans
could eventually ruin the planet,
with our carbon emissions,
and pollution.
There is not a damn thing
those poor animals can do about it.
