The elephants seem happy
in their chains: Do they dream
Does the rock of their pendulum move
beyond stench and testosterone rusted steel.
The chimps seem happy
in their cages: Do they dream
Does the rock of their pendulum move
beyond wired segregation and endless tea parties.
The lions seem happy
in their cells: Do they dream
Does the rock of their pendulum move
beyond rancid meat and crack of whip.
The people seem happy
in their cardboard boxes: Do they dream.
Does the rock of their pendulum move