WHO’S THE UNLUCKY ONE?
trapped
in this contraption
he wonders
if he is lucky
or not
carried off
to places
unknown to him
he cowers
in the corner
poked
and prodded
stuck and clipped
litter mates
no where in sight
released
back into the woods
a place familiar
the only home
he’s known
litter mates
no where in sight
2012-04-13
P. Wanken
Written for Poetic Asides 2012 PAD Challenge Day 13: write an “unlucky” poem (for today, Friday the 13th).
Also written in recognition of the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition’s work through their trap/neuter/release program.