If I were...

If I were a bird, I'd be an eagle,

I'd not flutter by the sea side,

like a stupid seagull,

I’d fly high with pride!

If I were an animal, I'd be a hare,

I'd not laze around,

like a fat bear,

I'd leap on the ground!

If I were an insect, I'd be a bee,

I'd not, all over animals, jump

like a pesky flea,

If you'd hurt me, I’d give you a sting on your rump!

But I’m a human, I love the way I am,

I’m just like the animals I want to be!

Energetic, fast, and proud I am,

I hope someone out there wants to be like me!

~ Anoushka Sabnis

What to do? (poem)

I can't think of a poem,

What do I do?

Draw? Eat gum?

Or polish a shoe?

Write just anything?

Not worrying if it's horrendous?

Dance or sing?

Or play with a toy bus?

Should I read a book thoroughly?

Or should I take a nap?

Talk to people peevishly?

Or collect rubber tree sap?

I don't have any theme,

What do I write?

Maybe I'll just post these points

Before they go out of sight!

~ Anoushka Sabnis