All of God's creatures have rights, a fact that most people don't seem to recognize.
This includes both human and non-human animals, but not all of them can speak for themselves.
Can you hear them?
They’re calling out to you.
A trillion voices, all lifted up,
Their song in discord,
A melancholy plea.
Does the call for Justice reach your ears
When you look down at your breakfast plate?
A meal of anguish rests between your fork and knife.
© Shenita Etwaroo
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