Animal Within

Brave like the lion

Standing tall and proud
A roar to echo across the land
And a personality that’s just as loud

But, still you are scared

Scared to wear your own culture
You’re nothing more than a buzzard -
A common vulture

Sneaky and disgusting

Like some kind of sewer rat
Running rampant in the drainage system;
Playing tricks on the family cat

Like the jokester you are

A wild, cackling hyena
It’s about time you were tamed
You won’t get another subpoena

This is your last chance

Before you’re locked up in a zoo
Phoenix, go up in flames
Rise from your ashes and begin anew