The Want under The Want.

A snail had thought to compare

while staying home in a house for one

With other creatures more fair

from greener grass on the other side

And as it pondered the paths it did not take

it realises that none of what it sees

is what it really wants

Not to fly with a flight of butterflies

nor to have several schools to swim with

But to be found and sought after

to be wanted even if just by one other

other creature; what an exhilaration;

and if a snail likewise, a comfort zone.