Zapped

Separated from the burgeoning tribe,

Trapped inside this vast enclosure,

Flitting and zipping one station to next,

Seeking the freedom of larger domains.

 

Not understanding the wonder of windowpanes,

Trapped by a barrier one cannot see,

Banging against it again and again,

Wondering why my prison remains.

 

Seeking contentment, not knowing exactly

What that may entail, but knowing enough.

Knowing no purpose except the annoyance of

Creatures giganticus swatting in vain.

 

Who can endure such pervasive perversion?

Mindless existence can be such toil

Until all of the sudden, without any warning,

Zapped to oblivion

Sparing no pain.