Since Humanity Became A Menagerie

  

Dawn breaks like fresh eggs

Starting the day off right

Still the chicken gets no credit.

 

The goat sells her milk

To keep her pride

But the cow can’t give hers away.

 

The horse can’t find the track

To race for its life

While the bull walks down Wall Street.

 

The fence has been broken

Or maybe left open

Yet the buffalo refuse to roam.

 

What can I say but life is

Not home sweet home

Since humanity became a menagerie. 

 

Reviews

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Such true metaphors running through this with really precise rhythm, rhyme and flow. From Wall street to Main street this is hitting the nail right on the head. Though it's been like this forever.. the poor just keep toiling while the rich party on..

Taxed heavier... each decade.. can't live off the minimum wage.. when they raise it.. all the prices of everything goes up higher than the wage increase by percentages.. numbers shift and take more from us each time. I still have my dreams.. will keep optimistic with art as an outlet. Should I be angry? I don't know I grew up poor.. I still think I have alot more than people in some other countries.. a roof over my head.. good food.. clean water.. clothing.. sounds simple but I try to just be satisfied with what I have living in such a great country.

[.::Cup^E^Cake*RaWr!*::.]

FANTASTIC!!!
BEAUTIFUL!
AMAZING!!
The message here is so strong & it's amazing you made this piece so well!
Love It!!
Great Write!!

[Norma J. Jessee]

Fantastic Dale, Love all the metaphors and the message this piece presents. Humanity has indeed became a menagerie. I love the analogies . You have did some great pieces lately.
Another piece for my favorites.
Thank you for sharing
Hugs
Jean

[Janice Ann]

Great analogies here...it made me smile. And it reminds me of you...this style of writing...great message...and I of course always love your work...so keep it coming!

Love,
Janice

[Nicole (Carpe Diem)]

wow... this is fantastic ... all of the hidden meanings... excellent write

[T]

"The fence has been broken

Or maybe left open

Yet the buffalo refuse to roam."


Reminds me of myself a long time ago ... I enjoyed the metaphors, Dale and you've given me thoughts to ponder in this wonderfully written, poignant poem ... A keeper! hugs

[Nely Amorim]

I truly found this enlightening and what a unique way of expressing an opinion! It certainly captured my attention as you know I love animals..lol well done and thanks for sharing :) you're quickly becoming one of my favourite writers.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

What a strong statement on the state of humanity. How true and poignant are your words. Your use of animal imagery is powerful and evocative. Truly a delight to read. Thank you.
Light,
SiddARTha

[Antony]

Dale, this is a deep metophoric piece,

The fence has been broken
Or maybe left open
Yet the buffalo refuse to roam.

Since humanity became a menagerie.
These lines say it all for me, a great piece Dale.

[Spoken]

wow, peaking my intrigue from the first few lines and ended perfectly. Thought provoking and written by using a metaphor in a very unique way... awsome.

[Carole]

A very thought provoking write, Dale! Making your readers think is something you do well. Our world is in a precarious way these days, and you have alluded to that throughout your write. As always...fabulous! Carole