Animal welfare

As FERN impacts the United States
Animals being shipped around
Crammed into big open trucks
With no protection, being drowned
In inclement weather in ice and snow
Brutal winds that surely blow
Left to endure to writhe in pain
With nobody caring, it is insane

Inadequate standards currently
And rarely enforced it feels to me
Accountability There is a need
Reducing suffering let’s succeed
The 28 hour law seemingly
Is on the books but apparently
There are few sightings
And lesser still
enforcement notices
So the spill
Of blood and guts
And agony
Carries on unfortunately

The DOT and USDA
Need to wake up fast
Use the brains they were given
And really begin to blast
The human transport of farmed animals
Has to be put in place
Laws are meant to protect these souls
Not create a vile disgrace

America be caring
Thoughtful in the way
Animals are looked after
In the cold light of the day
Going to their deaths they be
And tortured on the road
Shivering freezing suffering
Where’s the caring code

Mercy for Animals, wonderful work
Opening many eyes
The tears of animals
Are tears like ours
Where are you some Are wise
To all this ugly suffering
Meat eating is your treat
So wake up and care for the animals there
Those dear souls that you eat

Look closely at these animals
As they reach the place
Where they will be murdered
Look into each face
Eyes clogged full of genuine tears
Heart aches everywhere
aching for some sunlight
And the moments left to share.