Being Bombarded By Animal Lovers

Help me to get a grip, please
can't understand this yeoman push.
So many supporting animal rights
as if humans were tossed in the bush.

I can't seem to understand
what is the motivating factor.
This all out fiendish collaboration
with none being the actor.

What is this huge drive
I don't get the reasons at all.
My activities lean toward humans
making sure they can stand tall.

I love animals and treat them nicely
yet still can't grasp what's up today.
Being bombarded by animal lovers
to treat them in a much better way.

The question I can't shake
is where are the people supporters?
Why can't I get that same enthusiasm
for human rights from reporters.

From my view I look in awe
demonstrations and such.
What happened to people's rights
when animals get so much.

Please make me understand
why now animals have the light.
When so many humans suffer
few taking a stand on their plight.

I get emails galore each day
about the killing of horses or a dog.
But never see a stirred up voice
about human rights buried in a fog.

What's up with this mental stab
this feverish support for animal friends
but a loud silence or maybe a thud
signaling a lack of support I contend.

To me there is something sinister
about letting our brethren hang
while so many are gearing up
to help animals with a bang.

Society is falling on its butt
politicians are on a rampage
while we are fighting for animal rights
and can't seem to turn the page.

OK, OK maybe I've missed the boat
or didn't read my bible too close.
I thought humans were supposed to be tops
their rights looked after the most.

What is this obsession with animals
to place them so high up on the chain.
Our rights are being yanked from us
ignoring it while giving animals the reign.

Make me understand this condition
giving animals privileges we've lost.
Am I to expect to walk in the office
to meet my new Bull Dog boss?

Some have gone way too far
without a doubt have crossed the line.
People eating at a sidewalk cafe with dogs
but they want me to feel its fine.

What happened to our senses
when animal abusers get more time
than one who robs and attacks a woman
which to me is a serious crime.

You've got to explain to me
this strange new way to think.
Promoting better care for animals
forgetting humans in a blink.

What happened to considerations
for other country's practices and such.
Lots of people eat horse meat
but to many its too much.

We kill and eat thousands of steer
for beef and the hides and such
but raise holy hell when others
refuse to agree with your touch.

What is this raving defense
so many have for all type of beast
while at the same time ignoring
or treating humans the least?

I am left to scratch my head
trying to get a grip on this condition.
A brand new mind set I must face
a new lessor human rendition.

I want some of that same emotion
directed at humans with as much fervor
giving them the same considerations
when giving animals a life preserver.

Del Cano 2007 September