I could see it wasn’t worth
Spending time with them on earth.
There were fewer in the sky.
I decided I would fly.
I need air…
Where only stars get in my hair:
And only eagles stop and stare.
I need air.
Oh, the work is mad
And I’ve had my share.
I need air.
I need air.
I need air…
There’s not a sign of life down there.
Just hats and grown-ups everywhere.
I need air.
Lots of cosy sky
That God and I can share.
I need air.
I need air.
– Alan Lerner
Tagged: Alan Lerner, flying, free verse