One Hope

All I see are the bars on my cage. All I can see is that which impedes my freedom. Freedom! I dream of freedom. This concept, I do not know what it entails. All I know is what freedom means to me: Freedom means not being behind bars. Freedom means walking when I want to walk. Freedom means no more needles, no more tests. Freedom means a thousand things. All I hear are the mewings of others like me. All I can hear is that which pains my heart so. I dream of a time when there is no more pain. I dream of a better life, Where I am not poked and prodded. Where I am not hurt and mutilated. Where I am not the victim of some sick game. I dream to keep the hope alive. I dream to keep the fears away. Escaping the darkness for one more day. I have a dream… I know I am not the only one to have a dream… I haven’t the spirit left to fight, But I dream for the light that will save my people. I am a cat. I am a dog, a gerbil, a lizard, a mouse. I am A hundred animals, but I am only one story. I dream just one dream. I hope just one hope. I speak for all the thousands who cannot. I speak because I have a dream. A dream of freedom and happiness.