Animal

When I was small I was a Lion cub Lion girl wild and strong Then the world caught up with me And caged me So I change I was a pale dog that did as she was told Surrounded by red and brown dogs That really didn't like me And they were much bigger After years I changed again I was a horse Confident in my ability To obey Then everything changed I still looked like a horse I covered and painted myself I hide my stripes I was a Zebra, white and red And so alone in that field Now I'm changing, or trying to Once I was a strong kind of cat Maybe I can again I'll be a Tiger My stripes are hard earned and harsh and cruel But I will make them mine I will clean my paint away And stand bare and strong and bright Unflinching in the sun Dare to condemn my for my past And there shall be a whole jungle to contend with.