I'm a beast, a wild animal

Let me swim free in the sea.

I want to be free as the seagull.

I belong in the waters.

Not on your plate

And not in your pool.

Not to be slaughtered.

Let me swim free in the sea.

Most people call me enormous

I guess I'd kind of agree.

But that's no reason to hunt for me.

Let me swim free in the sea.

Rising above the water

And sinking through the air

Landing in the water with an immense splash.

Let me swim free in the sea.

I like to spin, to revolve

To play with my brothers and friends.

Don't tear me away from my dear ones.

I belong here, and here alone.

So let me swim free in the sea.

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• Date written: March 27, 2017 • Word Count: 131 • Line Count: 21 • Stanza Count: 1 •