In this unnatural world
we are the only species
that perpetuates animosity
Survival may be for the fittest
but animals do not plot revenge
hold generational grudges
punish and torture
starve and exterminate
deceive and manipulate
poisoning
the
future
One could argue
of all the life
that walks this planet
we are the least civilized
of lesser intelligence
Surely depleted
of kindness and mercy
Any hungered frenzy
those called beasts
could possibly muster
is swallowed whole
by the fury we pass
to
our
children