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Archive of poetry by Anne KellyMy Pet WolfI've had a pet wolf now Since I was very young. They brought it in from the wild And gave it to me. I tamed the little cub And treated it like a pet lamb. I kept it in the house Always well under control. Soon I needed a strong box, A sort of cage to lock it away In case it ever came out At the wrong time or place. I forgot That it was not really A lamb Even though it acted like one In order to get food, drink and attention. My pet wolf has a soft underbelly With a sleek grey coat of fur. But its mouth is red, raw and raging. The box is not strong enough to hold it. Lately I've noticed that my wolf Has developed wild habits. It cries out in rage and despair Bristling its hear within the locked box. Its teeth are like sharpened spikes. Claws have appeared on its feet. A rasping sound has replaced The usual lamb like bleating. The strong box shakes in terror. Many times I've changed the locks The sides are lined with red cedar Steel bars added for safety. I've cut back on its ration In order to teach it a lesson. But part of me knows that it can, And will, soon break out. by Anne Kelly Archive index | Next poem » |
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