Envy
Mia Stegner
I envy the sunflower for being so easily able to follow the light
I wish to be heliotropic, and never myopic, and always so bright
I envy the tree for being so easily able to branch out and grow
I wish to be strong and never wrong
I wish to stay upright even when the wind blows
Oh oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh
I envy the otters for holding each other so tightly they don't drift apart
I wish to float, on my own, with no boat, and recognize love as an art
I envy the bees for trusting the breeze, and helping the world to be sweet
I wish to be selfless, but never helpless
I wish to spread color and lead like a queen
Oh oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh
I wish to stand tall, but I'd hate to make shadows
I'd stop feeling small if I could
But then I wouldn't fit the clothes I've made, I know
I envy the leaves for changing color, and bringing some light to this world
I might spend some time on the ground
But I hope when I'm stepped on I'll still make a sound
Oh oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh oh, oh, oh