By a Man

Little puppies new to the game

The den and the pack just aren't the same

Sticking together like we have since middle school

Trying to be mature, trying to be cool

Stick behind our Alphas, Betas, and Omegas 

We always said this step wouldn't change us

But we're not just all dogs, different species, to say the least

We've got foxes, and wolves, and domesticated breeds

Now we're here and don't know what to do

Mom and Dad, should have listened to you

Working harder and harder just to find ourselves

Never willing to admit we need their help

Preening and cleaning and shedding and breaking

Lots of pretenders, you know everyone's faking 

Not that that's what they meant for to happen 

But that's what you get when the humans start trapping

Running through snow to save my skin 

Wishing and hoping that the hunt will end

They're out for my fur, my meat, and my pride

But they can't tell I'm already dead inside 

As soon as my life became no more than a prize 

I had decided It was worthless in my own eyes

As soon as it was something to be taken away

It was no longer worth trying to save

And now they want to take my pride and beat me 

I've never been so keen on leaving 

Big school big step, I didn't want to take it

An now I need to leave if I'm ever going to make it

Get me out of here as fast as you can

Before my life's been taken by a man

Author's Note

..... Let me know what you got out of this.... I have NO idea what it's supposed to mean and you should let me know what came to your mind

Reviews

[quinfinn]

the human race is a big furry ball of seething and roiling horse manure, yet we are so capable of beauty and light. i shudder to think of what an alien, superior race would do with us upon examination of our pathetic nuances...well written and thought provoking.

[Annabelle Lee]

Thank you!

[KAOlmsted]

I love the 6th stanza. Basically, the piece reminded me of what it was like to transition from middle school to high school. I liked it.

[Annabelle Lee]

That's what started it, haha thanks!

[KAOlmsted]

Nice...my pleasure, as always.

[Richard Man]

From cradle to now you've been part of a litter ... you've been well trained.... you've learnt to roll over and have your tummy stroked, not to sleep on the couch and not to piss on the flowers, ... Now you want the peace to sniff all the smells and chew on a bone.

[Annabelle Lee]

Haha and just get old and lazy

[Baby Ricochet]

I got high school clicks, being picked on by others and wanting yet being afraid to leave home. I related to this well. I got out of a miserable little southern town at 18 so I feel you dog

[Baby Ricochet]

I liked the last line particularly cause pregnant is how so many girls get trapped

[Annabelle Lee]

Ohhhh, insightful!!!!!