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  Floating came to me naturally  I'd even swim occasionally  'cross the ocean ahead of me No matter how endless  it seemed to be The sunny air, the tides were bliss  Now it's all a part  Of what I miss Though the air's nearly the same But not quite It's all darkness I see Even though there's light Now, there are people to watch  And more to judge many to pass harsh comments  Like they hold some grudge  "We just want  to see you afloat!"  Oh, how easily  the words escape their throat  When if anything,  it's a mere lie As they provoke me to drown And watch me die

    Wish I could cart you to the past showing what you've missed,  Things that did not last I bet there'd be a list of wildlife that you've never seen How the forest was  Before in the world you've been  Oh such a pitiful thing to know and tell A cub like you has known no den  Your habitat's snatched, your rights are too I'm sorry darling, I couldn't give those to you  But though I'm old and my power's all gone I can give this in my last few breaths  it isn't much dear, just some advice to pass on don't let yourself obsess over grass  start admiring the glass 'cause those cages you know, will be your new home and in a month or two you'll be in the vulnerable few Know this though, you'll be just fine  you'll adapt well with it over time I know you'll live well by yourself But this lioness, will never forgive herself  For she's the mother who never could show you the trees,  The rivers, the forest, the moon and the breez...