Catullus 2a

In this poem, Catullus is addressing Lesbia breifly, then goes on to address the sparrow. In my opinion, Catullus seems a bit deperate for Lesbia to notice him. He not only watches her out of the corner, but now it seems as though he's in her back yard or something looking through the window at Lesbia and her pet sparrow. He confides in us that he wishes he could even be the sparrow. Personally, I think this poem makes Catullus look like a creepy guy who is almost stalking Lesbia. However, we don't know much about Catullus and Lesbia and their relationship, or if they even know each other that well. Catullus is reaching out for any part of her, looking for any way to be with her, as is demonstrated in this poem.
I think a lot of people can understand what it's like to want to be a part of someone's life, in any way, shape, or form. Sometimes we'd give everything to be anything to that person. However, sometimes we also have to realize that we don't always get what we want; in fact, we may never get the thing we dream of. They say "good things come to those who wait", but personally, I know that's not always true. Just like how at times, bad things happen to good people for no reason. There's not always a clear reasoning behind everything. Relating this to the poem, Catullus may dream of Lesbia, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll get her in the end...no matter how long he waits. It's a painful thing to realize things don't always work out in your favor. Hopefully for Catullus, things work out for him and Lesbia.