sheep

they stand together in 
clusters
munching grass
soaking in sun
oblivious.
they look at us with
curious eyes
but don't think to  
ask questions
they don't realize 
we their shepherds 
have fought wolves,
rebuilt the pen to
hedge them 
in safely,  
in security,  
and have wounded ourselves 
on their behalf. 
continue on, 
dear sheep. 
back to your grazing.