Animal

When describing bad behavior 
Or even a law breaker

The worst epithet humans think for those not admirable
Is to place on the miscreant a label of ANIMAL

He's an ANIMAL they'll squeal
As if animal describes an inmate from hell 

On this green earth after all the rantings and railings
Never was an animal who behaved with any human failings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Christensen Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Elizabeth, Very well written and such an excellent, true point! Animals would NEVER think of behaving in the disgusting ways we humans do! Thanks for recognizing this and pointing it out!! Elisa
Smith Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 10:17 AM
When I hear people referred to as "animal(s)" it really angers me and always has. Animals in no way resemble humans in behavior. Thanks so much Elisa for agreeing.
Stewart Avatar
February 22, 2015 at 4:11 PM
True dat.
Smith Avatar
February 22, 2015 at 9:51 PM
Thanks James.
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