The cute self-consciousness of rodents
The warm loyalty of dogs
The gracefulness of cats
Keep them in mind
The intelligence of birds
The wisdom of snakes
The playful comfort of apes
Keep them in mind
Acknowledge them their love could pull you through
These trying times.
The integrity of elephants
The courage of lions
The excellence of mermaids
Keep them in mind
The vulnerability of gazelles
The team spirit of hyena
The conviction strength of zebras
Keep them in mind
And if their dwindling numbers
could suggest global indifference
Earth is also their home
And we sure need their perspective
The dawn of a new era
Could start when the rights
To respect and dignity
Apply to all species
Keep them in mind, Keep them in mind.
September, 2008.
The generosity of cows
The competence of pigs
The fortitude of horses
Keep them in mind
Keep them in mind, keep them in mind
The resilience of insects …
Keep them in mind, keep them in mind
October, 2009.
