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He watched the animals behind the fence.

They were oblivious to him;

they ate the grass

lay in the sun

slept in public.

He wandered from pen to pen

with the other animals like him

seeking enjoyment from watching another species

live its life

behind a fence.

They lived in the moment

while he and his fellow animals

lived wondering what the next moment would bring.

He recorded their images

posted them to Facebook

marveled at their beauty

and never considered whether

they knew or cared.

He grew tired of the walking

and wanted to rest

in the sun.

He found himself

longing for a life

behind the fence

that was actually free.

He wanted to live;

but, first, he had to learn to see.