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Verses Inspired by an old Appalachian song, "Mole in the Ground," sung by Bascom Lamar Lunsford for Smithsonian Folkways.
I wish I were a parrot beside a lazy fountain
for if I were a parrot beside a lazy fountain,
I'd sing to you from down low and head right up the mountain.
I wish I were a firefly darting in the open field,
for if I were a firefly darting in the open field,
I'd speak my love for you, my lips no longer sealed.
I wish I were a lonesome frog beside a verdant pond,
for if I were a lonesome frog beside a verdant pond,
I'd dream of you and a changling make of a magic wand.
I wish I were a wee mouse within a snug wood pile
for if I were a wee mouse within a snug wood pile,
I'd hum a little winter's tune for you to pass the while.
I wish I were a warm cat purring in a sunny window,
for if I were a warm cat purring in a sunny window,
I'd peer out below at your perfect angel in the snow.
I wish I were a long-tailed lizard in a sunlit spot
for if I were a long-tailed lizard in a sunlit spot,
I'd curl my tail up giddy with you and make a happy knot.
I wish I were a winter's bear asleep in my dark den,
for if I were a winter's bear asleep in my dark den,
I'd dream of how you'd wait for me to visit half past ten.
I wish I were a raccoon a-sitting in my hollow,
for if I were a raccoon a-sitting in my hollow,
I'd scatter all manner of nuts and seeds for you to follow.
I wish I were a pelican flying by the wide blue sea,
for if I were a pelican flying by the wide blue sea,
I'd swoop down your muck boots and drop within my key.
