Jet versus jays

If only we could fly like
those that tweet or hoot
without aid of jet or
parachute

For I sure don't like
wings that roar
just so they take off
and soar

Ah, to fly without petrol, diesel
or fuel
Oh, to halt that taloned midair
duel*

Birds they don't pollute
the air
nor need they any airline
fare

So if only I too could rise
and glide
and let the wind be my
sole guide

I'd be happy to fly all the
way to 'em' stars
if I was assured I'd risk
no charred scars.

Flying without aviation
formalities
I could be sightseeing
many more cities

Ah I so wish to fly just
like a jay or jackdaw
Then I'd fly across all and
every border
For I'd know nor follow
no man-made law!

*Nb. by midair duel i meant what i watched on TV, of eagles fighting in midair talons locked and all.