By Liz
Date: 2002 Aug 13
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Fight

He rounded on me,
his back stiffened
by my angry words,
his rage fortified by my stare,
and he said
"I've always been a black,
mangy dog to you.
You started off
full of pity
and love,
but you cleaned me up.
And then you were surprised to find
that I'm still a mangy dog
underneath."