Dolphin Ride
Dolphin Ride
Smooth muscled power
marble-glossy skin
her seeming smile
I grab the warm dorsal fin,
whooshed through the water
at athletic speed
Is this a form of fun?
For whom? She’s captive,
imprisoned for life
forced to perform
all day, the same
I wanted the ride
paid for the ride
Now I’m ashamed,
her luscious wildness
contained
It is so sad to see animals in captivity, and yet, I would pay for the ride too. If only to whisper thank you and sorry.