Living within the means -

Butterflies just fancy moths.
Birds sing of death.
Barking dogs' begun to bite.
Cats meow much less.

Pets controlling masters moods.
Feeding upon weakness.
Who is leashed? What is free?
Greed asulting greed.

Plants breathe our very need.
Oceans die, technology.
Planets guide our very soul,
yet, we assume control.

Slandered snake is speaking truth.
The fish are riding bikes.
Father times' an hour late,
but I am doing fine.
(Living within the means).

mcmxcvi
Neil Anthony