Civilisation
The courtroom was hushed
as Marco entered the room
Meekly he entered the
witness box.
His large brown eyes
glanced at the judge
as he made his oath.
The prosecutor
wore a frown that
drew down his eyebrows
raven-like.
Marco answered the
prosecutor honestly
Gaining the jury's
respect.
He was Spanish and
proud of his country's
culture and history.
He came here with
a heavy heart to bear witness
to murder and torture.
Marco recounted
the bloodshed he
had seen.
How fellow creatures
met their deaths.
Writhing in agony.
Crazed beasts
entered the ring
taunted and goaded
to the crowd's enjoyment
He described how much
he despaired at the torture
of innocent animals
His large brown eyes
became pools that leaked
tears down his
beautiful face.
Now and then a sob
came from the jury
as they heard how
little the crowds cared.
The andalucian stallion
described the nightmares
he suffered and how
fear cast a shadow
over his life.
Marco left the witness stand
as the jury applauded him.
The judge would decide
in this court of animal rights.
How civilised is humanity?
Actions speak louder than words.
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