I never belong here,

Born in captivity,
Fanged, genetic ferocity,
Wasted circling purposeless, the caged savannah,
Intensely drab midwestern city--Omaha--zoo.

Always felt misborn,
Broken beasts reaching for Some life semblance,
How does one become, be
So misplaced?
Wildness bursting
Only to be struck, condemned.

Sometimes I want to die,
I’d rather my energy be
Dirt embraced.
A Black-eyed Susan
In Hanging basket
Adorning the Savannah cafe;
Above crying children
Beauty roaring.