There is a doll of a monkey
In the toilet
My daughter assigned
For my use in her Seattle home
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Last two lines capture the essence of our origin. A poem creates itself from ordinary things as well as extraordinary things in life. Your poem is a beautiful example. Thank you.
An interesting write. I love the element of humor in it. Its lighthearted tone pleases the reader. Every time we see a monkey, the theory of evolution comes to mind n we look at the monkey like we are looking into the mirror. lol. A delightful write.
Is this poem a figment of your imagination or a fun write? I don't want to see such a gifted person who can fathom into the core of life much more than others, becoming inebriate....... and losing sanity! As a sincere poet friend, I feel pained to believe that it is true... I like to dismiss it as mere fantasy! A 10
I enjoyed how you weaved the bathroom decoration into a tale of evolution. Except for its hue, the monkey looks exactly like me. : -)
Hi Kelly. The poem just happened at the spur of the moment. The resemblance right is copyright and I have appropriated it much before you. LOL!
Very amazing and and funny that monkey blinks abut truth and he speaks through blinking to remind us back the past. Very, very amazing poem this is really....10