I was once a rat

I was once a rat
Running among the flowers
Taking only what I needed
Seeking nothing else

I was once a mouse
Eating all the wheat
Causing the farmers trouble
Hunted by cats

I was once a cat
Hunting the mice
Making a living
All on my own

I was once a dog
Obeying my masters orders
Getting in trouble
Then put to sleep

I was once a bird
Wild and free
But they took me away
And threw me away

I was once a field
Growing tall and strong
Until you cut me down
To earn money

I was once a forest
A home for animals
Until you cut me down
And built your home

I was once a lake
Filled with fish
Until you poisoned me
Now all is dead

I was once human
Sucking the lake dry
Cutting down the forests
Now look where I am

I was only once, a kind and gentle rat

Author's Note

I was only once, a king and gentle rat

Reviews

[Patricia B. Hepler]

Profound. Good write.
~pat

[s y e]

Haha, this was a good write. It's unique for sure.

[Rita L. Sev]

This is a good analogy, well written. We certainly are intertwined with all of the other creatures, and we have such a tremendous impact! Good job.

[Just Kim]

Hey this is really good, like alot

[Sami Khalil]

A unique poem to say the least ...:)

[Terohime]

Good poem, keep on penning.
~Res