A rusty sword I am
By the world ignored I am
The dragon's board I am
I am an animal fierce and free
In the world is none like me
Crooked I am, a nightmare child
Fed on hunger, running wild
No love and coddles for this thirsty boy
Live without hope, laugh without joy.
But if you dare to pity me
I'll shit in you shoe and piss in your tea.
I am an animal fierce and free
Pure in heart I will never be
But not this way shall my life end,
This fire itself shall be my friend...

(From the book Animal people)