This is the new ethic
Animals' lives are their own and must be given respect
Reject the anthropocentric falsehood that maintains
the oppressive hierarchy of mankind over the animals
It's time to set them free
Their lives reduced to biomachines in the factory, farm and laboratory
Dairy, eggs and meat, fur, suede, wool,
leather are the end products of torture, confinement and murder
I abjure their use out of reverence for all innocent life
Wildlifes' right to live in peace in their natural environment
without this civilization's interference can no longer be denied
Must no longer be denied
To make a civilization worthy of the word civilized
The cruelty must end starting within or own lives
Reject the anthropocentric falsehood that maintains
the oppressive hierarchy of mankind over the animals
It's time to set them free
Veganism is the essence of compassion and peaceful living
The animals are not ours to abuse or dominate
I abjure their use out of reverence
I abjure their use out of reverence
I abjure their use out of reverence for all innocent life
