LEASH

Does every dog hate the leash -

that leather prison around one’s neck?

Does every human hate the leash -

that holds us back from running free?

Does anyone want government or

gulag or God to pen or hold us in?

Doesn’t everyone want  be like the dog -

head out the car window - enjoying the breeze?

Doesn’t every kid long for the day to

have the keys to one’s car and freedom to be?

© Andy Costello, Reflections 2019