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.
By Heather Leughmyer
With silent persistence you patiently wait
On your intricate world spun of silk
Sensing a quiver so swiftly you scramble
You’ve snared your next victim to milk.
A creature so hated but also revered
Without you we wouldn’t exist
Crops wouldn’t flourish, famine would spread
Disease would prevail and persist.
A dominant predator whose presence is vital
To preserve the health of this sphere
A functional artist, a formidable ally
A being to admire, not fear.
Place faith in facts, not superstition
We dread what we don’t comprehend
It’s important to share space compassionately
With our incredible 8 legged friends.