Cud
Sticking my head through my fence
Trying to sample that treat beyond reach
… the grass is always greener …
But, not a cow, I opened the unlocked gate years ago
Running and rolling and reveling in the sun-drenched field beyond
Gorging myself on the forbidden fruits of other fields
… that sweet, sweet clover …
Over the years the cow stuck in its field learned some things
Loyalty, friendship, security
Love, serenity, family, trust
… such limited experience …
Not a cow has experienced so much more
Being lost, being alone, being discovered
Abandonment, detention, fear and loathing
… the edge of excitement …
I don’t know if I forgot how to get back
Or if I locked the gate behind me when I left
To taste the world
… to learn the secrets …
I think I would have been a better man if God had made me a cow
If I could just stick my head back through that fence
To sample that treat beyond my reach
… Home …
I loved this. Lots to think about here. But, you summed things up nicely.