Marianne and the Seagull

A flock of weary seagulls Way beyond their range Landed in the parking lot. The weather's going to change, I thought. The leader is a grey one. He has an attitude, And, looking at me so intensely Said, "It's awfully rude To land upon the black top! I thought this was a lake. My mate and all her family Have flown here by mistake. I'll thank you if you help me. You can't do any less-- I'm looking for the ocean, And I don't have GPS!" I'm sure I was befuddled, But said, in my surprise, "I think you'll find the ocean Just beyond that rise." "Oh, thank you," said the seagull, "Now, may I grant your wish?" "I didn't know that 'gulls did that!?" "Oh, yes, we pay in fish."