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Sometimes I Feel
by Jace D. Albao (b. 1969)

Sometimes I feel like a dog,
Brave, loyal, dirty, and abused;
Sometimes I feel like a cat,
Keen, independent, stray, withdrawn.

Sometimes I feel like a rooster,
Unequaled, punctual, loud, and obnoxious;
Sometimes I feel like a wolf,
Social, dominant, hungry, alone.

Sometimes I feel like a fish,
Free, schooled, hooked, and unfeeling;
Sometimes I feel like a fox,
Quick, smart, hunted, arcane.

Sometimes I feel like a pig,
Carefree, satisfied, lazy, and slaughtered;
Sometimes I feel like a horse,
Wild, strong, crippled, dead.

Other times I just feel like a bunny rabbit.

Waikiki, April 5th, 2008.