My Sister, My Friend

I looked at all the cages animals in the shelter;

The cast-offs of human society.

I saw in their eyes love and hope,

Fear and dread, sadness, and betrayal.

I was angry!

"God," I said, "this is terrible"

Why don't you do something?"

God was silent for a moment,

and then spoke softly,

"I have done something,"

was the reply.

"I created YOU!"