At the Zoo

Though a part of me
Feels like I'm invading
Their privacy
I love going to the zoo.
When I look
In their eyes,
I feel the glass melt away.
I feel a connectedness.
I get to become
A beautiful wild animal.
I project all my
Thoughts and feelings
But they just brush them away
As they seem more intent
On chasing their children
Or stalking a ball.
Maybe we aren't so different.