Mujeeb Jaihoon on the men and women who imitate the sounds of animals with their hostile and hateful actions towards fellow humanity.

Barking anchors
Hissing preachers
Roaring politicians
Squeaking heroes

Howling colleagues
Buzzing traders
Meowing models
Mooing lovers

Never in the world
Were Men and Beasts
In sound and act
So kindred

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Notes

* The media anchors who shout at the guests in the shows (Dog)
* The fanatic preachers who spew venom at co-religionists (Snake)
* Politicians who roar with hate and violence (Lion)
* Apparent bravehearts who don’t bat an eyelid against injustice. (Rat)
* Colleagues who betray their fellow humans. (Fox)
* The corporates brutally absorbed in profit-making. (Bees)
* Celebrities who are attention hungry. (Cat)
* Lovers who are lonely or have lost their beloved. (Cow)

May 24 2022. Shawwal 23, 1443