Birds of Pray

Don't be a peacock, thinking that you're grand,
Don't be an ostrich, your head in the sand.
Don't be a dodo that's dead, it's not there
And don't be a cuckoo, forgetting to care.

Don't be a sparrow, hopping here and there,
Don't be a starling, saying all you dare.
Don't be a woodpecker, hamm'ring on one theme
And don't be a blue-tit, taking all the cream.

Don't be a barn owl - looking half asleep,
Don't be a penguin, diving in too deep.
Don't be a parrot, mouthing old cliches,
And don't be a mynah, repeating each phrase.

Be like an eagle, high soaring above,
Be like a turtle dove, pointing to love.
Be like a robin, Christ's blood on your heart.
Be like a pigeon, ready to take part.

Be like a blackbird, keep sounding God's praise,
Be like a swan, be gracious in your ways
Be like a song thrush keep tugging at times
Be like a jackdaw should - confess your crimes.