Cockatiel Diaries

If I were only bigger she thought, I would make you pay. You wouldn't tell me what to do anymore or cage me in this way. I'd fly to the tallest tree and sit happily as you cried. I'd bite your hand that fed me and watch you wonder why. I'd do exactly what I wanted and make you rub my head. I would sleep on your pillow and poop all over your bed. I would give you kisses and promise to be a good, As long as you did what I wanted and always understood. I would sing loudly through all your favorite shows and block all the doorways when you really need to go. The blinds would be my chew toys and you'd never scoff or scold. The other bird, you'd give away and the dog, he should be sold. The house would be my castle and you a simple perch.

The sky would be my playground, The moon my nighty-lite. We would be asleep by sunset and up by dawn's first light. Breakfast would be in bed, or wherever I wanted it to be. You would take me everywhere, including the potty when you had to pee. My wings we would never trim, My nails, I'd grow em long. And you would chime in merrily to all my favorite songs. You would be quiet as I took my afternoon nap, And sit very still when I'm sitting on your lap. Wait a minute Luci thought, this all sounds real familiar. If you would only eBay that dog, at least it could be sim' lar. Life it's not that bad she thought as she preened herself with joy If only you would understand that Luci is a boy.

I'd never have to take a bath or clip my nails and wings. I would make you sit quietly and listen to me sing. Keep you guessing all the time and promise to be a good. You would always forgive me and never scold or chase me. and always a little frightful.