Porkopolis

Porcine Principle

• Love and trust were carefully fostered,
• and her security seemed lifelong, and it was.
• I’m talking about hogs, this sow specifically,
• one of the cleverer of the cleverest mammals.
• Well fed and watered, patted, never struck,
• but none of this was for free.
• All part of the bargain, a fair one at that.
• Payment became due.
• Hind legs trussed and hoisted heavenward,
• an upside down ascension.
• A revelation of disillusionment occurred,
• if it occurred at all,
• when the blade gleamed sharp against her belly.
• If sorrow stung then
• it lasted for only the length of a squeal.
• Hold on to fantasies,
• the longer they’re held, the shorter the grief.
• But not to worry, I’m only talking about hogs.