Oh, what a joy it must be
to be a magnolia
planted along the city street,
to be met each and every night
by beautiful passing faces
under the twinkling city light.
Oh, what a blessing it must be
to be a dragonfly,
gliding on delicate wings
over the land, eternally free,
listening as every bird sings.
Oh, what a pleasure it must be
to be a summer cloud,
basking in the sun’s glory,
wearing sunshine like a shroud.
Oh, what a grand thing to be
a tree in a meadow,
holding a swing.
Oh, what a great thing to be
alive in the sun.
Oh, what a perfect thing to be!