Type Alpha; oh yes.. Beta and Gamma, too

A long time ago, those of science,
while observing the rat,
classified, two types,
then one more, as an afterthought, ex-pat.

Alpha’s, find first choice,
in domain and in mate,
Controlling to a fault,
lording over the masses,
while trying to place all’s fate,
within space of their vault.

The masses, the Beta’s, prolific they are,
Survivors, with will; those with courage, go far.
They’re builders, workers and creators; yet still,
a step behind Alpha’s, while moving up the hill.

Surprised, overlooked, they noted some more – absurd!
Gamma’s they were called, and they were the third.
Like Alpha’s, they claimed choice territory to dwell,
And yet breeding with best, they avoid Alpha’s hell.

For Gamma’s, salvation could be found in a trait,
that to dominate Beta’s, was not their fate.
Best of breed; Gamma’s go with the flow,
they’re anarchists at the core; wouldn’t you know.
-mt