If I could see a little fish— That is what I just now wish! I want to see his great round eyes Always open in surprise. I wish a water-rat would glide Slowly to the other side; Or a dancing spider sit On the yellow flags a bit. I think I'll get some stones to throw, And watch the pretty circles show. Or shall we sail a flower boat, And watch it slowly—slowly float? That's nice—because you never know How far away it means to go; And when tomorrow comes, you see, It may be in the great wide sea.
