Is it hypocrisy that killer whales kill?
by Jessica Padilla

Boil me alive
           ignore that I claw for my life

ABORT my fetus to make your
                              sunny breakfast

Command
          that I speak your language

Train me to pee
          when you‘re ready to walk me

Tie a rope around my neck
          CHOKE ME
          &compensate me w/ limited
freedom

Reward me with treats
          OR ELSE
                    be beat

Rescue me from my family
          & then
          Encage me
          Enslave me

Put me on display
          & charge an entrance fee
                    Train me to entertain

          Test your chemicals on me
          Experiment with my body

Allow me to carry your luggage
          Let me guide your tourists
                    Hit me
                    Smack me
                    Punish me

              I‘m begging you