Gentle Little Lamb

Shaking her wet ears, uncertain How her purpose may be best served Stagger concealed in immersion Shown the pasture that she deserved Frolicking safely within a flock Diminutive trot to the beat kept timid Faithfully bides time, tick clock Offer of grace to God signals her limit Wool washed, cleansed by clan Coddled offspring wrapped with cotton Shepherd held title, simple plan Dinners prepared, archaic ideals rotten Bristling beneath her softness Fibres frayed at what her life signifies Dismayed to only boost profits Loyal lamb follow is forsaken sacrifice Fuming, she rips off her fleece Livid lion malicious marauder dormant Roars revenge, discards peace Trek to reckless, divorce her informant Taught to shelter, even in harm Trust husband’s will, cutlet finale fate Savage feline, leaving the farm Sleek escapee lapping blood off plate Sacrificial Sixteenth November