I’m the acrobat at your command,
Give me a turn, or put me on the stand.
I’m the sentinel, doorman you need,
Give me a go, a go-ahead from me.
Hit me, poke me, nail me in your wake,
Without my flips, weak knees would quake.
I live in one state and travel to another,
Sunny side up or fumble in the other.
An oldie but a goody (IMO):
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Five-walled open house
Shut my door and make it four.
I know exactly who you are,
Where you sleep, friends you keep.
A loyal soldier out on tour
I take my leaves overseas.
So pin the gold upon my breast,
Give me orders crossing borders.
Though seldom seen, I'm world renowned
Ever in flight above the ground.
Teeth chewing, gnashing in time
gnawing on knots, shunning the find.
My hands at the ready, arms at the stay
Heart like the sun, burning away.
Ears like a rabbit's, pinned to the side--
Listening close, far and wide.