we always reject what is blatantly clear
choosing one life worth more than another
we cannot dare claim civility
when we inflict such suffering
moments of affinity
quickly quashed by abject fear
of seeing the face our own anatomy
empathy suffers the final blow
when we condone murder
in the face of familiarity
h*** sapien, Pan paniscus
our inherent difference is negligible
and yet our own deference, a palpable urge
to separate, so we don't endure their pain
Is this how we want it to be?
our own family cast aside?
do we continue sublime horror
infect flesh in vain hope of cure
financial gains from febrile blood
We are taking lives for a species best left to rot.
I recently watched a video of a group of ex laboratory chimps released from a rescue centre, where they hadn't had access to natural sunlight due the carers worrying about the psychological effects of seeing such things after years of imprisonment and torture, They were victims of AIDS and cancer vivisection research. Let me repeat that. They had never seen sunlight. These chimps were not young either, most of their lives had been in captivity, in a state of endless pain and suffering. When released, they were so obviously terrified, baring their teeth, which is often misunderstood as a smile. They cowered and hugged one another, but gradually they had the courage to explore. The scenes of them hugging each other for joy, running around like children brought me to tears. I cannot begin to understand how anyone could condone the treatment of these sentient, intelligent wonderful people. Humans are not entitled to this word anymore. Our barbary, malice and arrogance proves we are not worthy of such pedestals.
choosing one life worth more than another
we cannot dare claim civility
when we inflict such suffering
moments of affinity
quickly quashed by abject fear
of seeing the face our own anatomy
empathy suffers the final blow
when we condone murder
in the face of familiarity
h*** sapien, Pan paniscus
our inherent difference is negligible
and yet our own deference, a palpable urge
to separate, so we don't endure their pain
Is this how we want it to be?
our own family cast aside?
do we continue sublime horror
infect flesh in vain hope of cure
financial gains from febrile blood
We are taking lives for a species best left to rot.
I recently watched a video of a group of ex laboratory chimps released from a rescue centre, where they hadn't had access to natural sunlight due the carers worrying about the psychological effects of seeing such things after years of imprisonment and torture, They were victims of AIDS and cancer vivisection research. Let me repeat that. They had never seen sunlight. These chimps were not young either, most of their lives had been in captivity, in a state of endless pain and suffering. When released, they were so obviously terrified, baring their teeth, which is often misunderstood as a smile. They cowered and hugged one another, but gradually they had the courage to explore. The scenes of them hugging each other for joy, running around like children brought me to tears. I cannot begin to understand how anyone could condone the treatment of these sentient, intelligent wonderful people. Humans are not entitled to this word anymore. Our barbary, malice and arrogance proves we are not worthy of such pedestals.