A sad, true story of a very young racoon pup I found gutted near my doorstep as if it had been sacrificed.
Sacrifice
By Timothy Price
[Verse 1]
I buried a raccoon pup at dawn
Found him by the steps
Heartless and empty
[Chorus]
Another life lost
Dark world so cruel
Why should I care?
You silly old fool
[Vers 2]
Secretly sacrificed
Under half-moon that rose at two
Such a dark mystery
[Bridge]
A spark of life was lit
To be snuffed out so soon
A baby raccoon as a sacficial lamb
So much misery for such a little life
[Chorus]
Another life lost
Dark world so cruel
Why should I care?
You silly old fool
[Otro]
With last rites fitting
Any innocent soul
Tucked in under spadefuls of sandy soil
Laid to rest, secured for eternity
Dusk
Off Center & Not Even 
Tim, this is so heartbreaking ❤️🩹
It’s horribly sad. I felt so bad for the poor little raccoon. Nature is hard and unforgiving. One bright spot is that I did save the owlet that was on the ground before the coyotes got it. Thanks, Gabriela. I hope all is well with you and your kitties.
Oh, I am so glad you saved the owlet 🙏 we are all well, thank you. I hope you guys are ok too 🙏🌹
Man, that’s sad.
It really is. Nature at its worst, from a human perspective. Thanks, Bruce.