Enmity

Though belonging to the same species
Hostile is their lives together
Complacent with their distant spy
Aloof from brotherly success

Less can cats and mice beat the race-
Of animus and detestation
Yet! The fish doth thirst to wallow
Even if be for a short time
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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