Why Monkey Does

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    Why Monkey Does

    Why Monkey Does 

    What monkey sees, that’s what monkey will do,
    Why else will he expend his days in a tree?
    Reasons are same as why the next bird flew;
    The ground at times must look pleasing to he,
    But his antecedent on foot he didn’t see. 
    To soar alone he knows, so he does soar.
    Mango will never germinate a pea,
    Let’s find just one cheetah that’s born from boar,
    Tell me, does he have the lion’s fierce roar?
    Even I laugh at horses with birds’ feet.
    This realm of fantasy fools alone explore.
    When man grins big, you can see monkey teeth. 
    Ah yes, that’s why I love a sticky bun;
    The father’s ways are shown within his son.


    Copyright © 2010 Leslie Alexis

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    Dano commented on Why Monkey Does

    04-19-2010

    this is very clever and awesomely written... nice job

    leslieAlexis

    04/19/2010

    Thank you!! :)

    lunamarie commented on Why Monkey Does

    04-19-2010

    Dear Leslie, I love mangoes! ... and monkeys ... and sticky buns! ............ Luna

    leslieAlexis

    04/19/2010

    :).. me tooooooooooooooooo. Thank you for the comment. :). you are using my girlfriends favorite picture.

    lunamarie

    04/19/2010

    you're welcome! ...... "hi girlfriend !" ... haha ...

    WordSlinger commented on Why Monkey Does

    04-16-2010

    this is unique, and I get alot from this, the ending is great, ty WS

    leslieAlexis

    04/17/2010

    thank you sir!

    koolmom0 commented on Why Monkey Does

    03-29-2010

    This is totally different and I enjoyed reading it. :) Kool

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