Canine Analogy - written 06 APR 2025

Walk towards the cage labeled to have a dangerous, aggressive animal inside. Kneel in front of it; brush your fingers against the metal that keeps the animal trapped. Listen as I growl at you, showing off the smile that everyone has grown so terrified of.

But you're different. You flip the lock and open the cage door, leaving me with an option. I could walk out, I could stay, or I could bite at you and prove everyone to be right... but I won't. I'll sit there, tail between my legs as I stare you down- the low growl increasing with each step you take closer towards me. You reach your hand into my space.. my space.. the space that many have already invaded and faced the consequences of.

But you? You're different.

Your hand brushes against the matted fur that surrounds my neck. I threaten to bite with each gesture you make, but I don't dare to commit. I just sit and I growl. Everyone warns that I'm a violent monster.. one with no mercy; one that'll bite you with no sense of guilt.

But you are one strange motherfucker.

Release my jaws from the tight muzzle that traps it and gently stick your fingers in between the teeth that so many fear. Analyze each detail of each tooth; take note of each little chip and crack that decorates the inside of my mouth. I've bitten before- Many times.. yet I have no will to bite you.

Allow me to open my mouth further, giving you opportunity to learn more about the most feared, yet vulnerable, part of my body. Learn every single detail and learn to love it.

Allow me to learn how to use it with softness and grace against you.

Teach me how to love you softly.