Inner State of Mind: What I wouldn't give

Sometimes, during my moments of depression, I observe the animals that live around us. Sometimes I see their lives as better than any human's. Here are some of my thoughts in my time of distress.

I look at the birds, and how they soar in the sky.

They fly without a care in the world,

knowing they are free to do whatever they wish.

I see the whale shark, swimming near the surface of the ocean.

They travel without worry for predators,

knowing they can live in the serenity of their huge home.

I watch the cats of the wild, and their signs of strength.

They roar without fear of competition,

knowing that' they are powerful and determined to rule.

What I wouldn't give to be truly free to fly like an eagle,

to soar high in the sky without the fear of falling.

Yet I am captive in the nest, my wings clipped and broken.

What I wouldn't do to live with serenity and peace like a whale shark,

to feel the energy of the water without anxieties or chaos.

Yet I am caught in the world, my moments of peace few and widespread.

What I wouldn't sacrifice to have the strength of a lion,

to live determined and strong without second thoughts.

Yet I am torn apart, weak and tired from this world and this life.

Perhaps it is time to move on from this life,

to become one of the creatures that I envy so much.

To live strong, peaceful, and free.

Author's Note

Just to make it clear, it's not a suicide note.

Reviews

[Misery]

It is indeed time to live strong and peaceful and free, dear poet. But finding the path that leads there is most difficult. I love your poem.