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EYES OF THE INNOCENT
I gently look out at the shimmering light
As I do this, I wonder what the world is thinking
As my paws creep along the dampness of the cave floor
It is then that I realize that the world is ahead of me
Now I ask myself, "Why do people fear me?"
In my heart I believe it is the mystery of my past, the legends and the myths
Are the legends true? Are the myths true?
Only we know the truth behind our past
People believe we are the hunters
But in fact, we feel we are the hunted
We travel in packs so we can survive
But everyone seems to watch our every move
You trap us for furs and sell us for parts
Please leave us alone
We do not want to be in a zoo or a trophy on a wall
We keep our pups close to our side
They are our future as cubs are to a pride
As I climb the ridge I am now approaching, I ask you
"Please, leave us alone"
The next time you hear that howl in the moonlight
It is just MY way of saying to the world
"We are the innocent eyes of the world"
Joe Henn |
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