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Pets Parlour

Infinitesimal, wooden, musty cages Beautiful, multifarious birds Silently weep and perch Alienated from the healthy, broad environment To satiate human desires Materialized their freedom A sort of sadism inflicted Miserable existence Their movement, delight, happiness trapped No tree, no nest, no lakes Howsoever gorgeous be the cage Yet cannot replace the natural, green habitat No joy, no chirp, no song For wanderings long But a pestered survival To hopes, cheer, pleasure burial.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 10/1/2008 1:43:00 PM
So much truth shared in your words. Nice use of imagery. Your words choice is excellent. Thank you for sharing this one with us and for your ongoing support of my writing. Have a good day! Karen
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Date: 9/17/2008 12:34:00 PM
yes I hate those places. a dog kennel is where they belong, where they can go outside and get fresh air, and much better treatments. this was a great message and poem.
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Date: 9/17/2008 11:48:00 AM
Oh, this breaks my heart for it is so sadly true. We are too often selfish and greedy with so many things, including life that should be free! I have thought this countless times, and you have expressed it so well. Thank you. Love, Shar
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Date: 9/17/2008 9:17:00 AM
True. We satisy our needs at the expense of the animal. Which one is more animal? Vince
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Date: 9/17/2008 8:03:00 AM
I have often thought the same, looking into a pet store window. Not as nature intended...a very touching poem! ~ Carrie
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