lunch box

people are confused and saddened
when sharks bite
them
on the arm or leg,
or worse. taking a large
part of them
back into the sea.
what are these sharks doing?
they take it personally.
what did I do wrong, they think.
why are they so
mean to us, lovers
of nature, and yet they keep
going out
to swim where they swim,
thrashing in the water
like baby seals,
or tuna, ready to eat.
lunch is served.