The Animal In Me (1994-1995) Poem by Lillian B. Rose

there is an eagle inside of me
soaring higher and higher, it seems
bringing me to greater heights
eagles are wise, calculating and strong
they use their heads as do I
upon landing, a cat I will be
for when I fall, I always land on my feet
no matter what blows life throws at me
I have to stand tall and be the best I can be
I'm like a wolf in needing a pack
In rough times, I need people and not only myself
to end every battle I must face
too many animals live inside of me
these are but a select few of them