Vocabulary Words 12-5-11: If I could be any animal, I would be...

If I could be any animal, I would be a hawk. They are often denigrated because they are predators, but they are really beautiful creatures. I would not have to ingratiate myself into a flock or herd because hawks are independent. The only hapless part of being this majestic creature is being subjected to the pollution in the air and food. It could cause the normally swift movements of the bird to become languid.