SEAGULL FLYING FREE - by Melanie Ann Calvert

SEAGULL FLYING FREE by Melanie Ann Calvert A seagull perches on a rail Surrounding the sea wall. He's not afraid to look around, He's not afraid to fall. Eager to communicate, He lets out a raucous cry. He's not afraid of being judged By people passing by. The seagull's beady eyes observe Everything in sight. Curiosity is his fantasy. His future's always bright. Whenever he senses danger He simply spreads his wings. He doesn't hold onto his fears; He lets them go, then sings. He sees only the beauty As he soars across the sky. He lives only for each moment; He's not afraid to die. When nightfall creeps upon him, The seagull does not fear; He rests in peace until he feels The morning sun appear. Feeling fresh at sunrise, He squawks loudly across the bay; He's happy to wake up again And greet a brand new day. A greater key to happiness There surely cannot be Than to live a life of faith and peace Like a seagull flying free.