Not Human Beings Poem by Hans Raj Sharma

Once upon a chance
A black-white she-dog
Decided to walk about
Taking out on a stroll
All its kids so small
During one dark night
Where, there on the way
Met with a grisly band
Band of stray dogs
Whispering something
Each in each one's ears.

Getting
Nervous and feverish
Over the sight
Fearing her she-hood
Modesty
And safety of its kids
Suspecting a moment
Of something untoward
Might happen at any time!

The fatty, stout and sturdy
Ring leader of the gang
Daring came out first-
Barking-gracefully told:
‘Dear don't fear
Walk free and safe
We're dogs must you know
Not human beings.'
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Ludhiana, Punjab, India.