ZOO
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.