The human society, since long indeed
Known for its prejudice to divide
On the notion of privileged and deprived,
Now ensures that the horizon gets expanded
Even to fellow living beings unequivocally.
The concept of haves and have- nots,
Has now gone beyond to non-humans
The dogs too suffer unfair discrimination
Not by puppy’s choice, but by harsh domination
Shaped by their masters and their obsession.
Some pets in palatial houses, classy castles
And some in gated community dazzles
Showered with love, fondle and care
zooming through in sleek luxury cars
alongside their zoophilist the elite class.
Others, majority condemned to street
Left to roam wildly, growl and bark
Few turned ferocious and quick to attack
The children elders, the joggers, and walkers
wandering on the roads, haunting commuters.
Animal lovers the activist’s fondness for pets
But find no answers for menace of street dogs
Keep espousing humane approach to strays
With no sympathies to fellow human’s cries
The destitute have to make livelihood on streets
And painfully bear the brunt of dog bites.
.......Narayan Gadagkar