EAR-MARK (n),

1. A mark in the ear of a sheep or other animal, serving as a sign of ownership / herder in the field, brand his soul with red-hot lips / ascend that hill to see the sunrise / hands clutching hands and teeth keeping / deaf, you, o' ignorant shepherd / that the sun could only shine for you / her eyes are crimson studs at the base of your lobe / they pucker with infection / our infection, dare you be my subtle black sheep / if every night could we count in our sleep / the time you've passed me by / bring you to the inner most parts, in thoughts and in mind / 3. the mark of teeth in the ear.