If I could live life as an animal, I would be an eagle.

If I had to live life as an animal I would be an eagle.  I could soar above trees and mountains.  I would be able to travel anywhere.  Rivers and lakes would not get in my way.  I could reach my destination in a third of the time it would take an animal on the land.  I associate freedom with flying.  Freedom of spirit and the restraint of gravity.  Furthermore, the eagle is a beautiful animal.  It is majestic, with its white helmet of feathers.  The eagle is a fierce and stealthy predator.  Characteristics that only add to its elegance.  Beautiful, strong and free, I could not imagine any other animal I would aspire to be.