A Clear Shot At Animus

Fred's not a hunter
but Animus is a beast
he'd hunt down and kill 

and mount on his wall 
if he had a clear shot
while Animus is eating

something it has killed. 
Animus lives in his heart
not in the jungle or city.

It has been snarling  
for years at all the people
Fred says have bothered him.

Fred doesn’t know why
but he asks that you please 
stop Animus if you can.


Donal Mahoney
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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