Animal
A rat, perceived as a carrier of unpleasant things
A vulture is not noted for its plumage or wings
A hyena has always struggled for respect
A snake is sneaky and bites as one expects
Reviled
With anger and fear
Ridiculed
With questionable use
A politician
Is all of the above
Deceitful
Feeding off the weak
Never fighting a corner
Where the helpless cannot speak
Yet
There is a small difference
One would never keep a politician
As a pet
© SJ2009
