I'm just a sad little monkey, on a leash, all day.
Wish I wasn't chained up this way.
Just an organ grinders toy, with no place to run,
jammed back in a cage when each day is done.
He feeds me dog biscuits and the wires are so cold,
He thinks I'm happy? Won't I ever be paroled?
I was living in the jungle, with all of my friends,
now, I'm in this prison and the hurt never ends.
Each night, when I dream, it's in black and white.
The color is gone, and my life is a fright.
Doesn't anyone see how I'm dying in pieces,
each day is another, my anguish increases.
One day, I'm still hoping, somebody will care,
they'll come rescue me and take me somewhere,
where monkeys are playing, who'll welcome me home,
and then I'll be happy, and free to roam.
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt.. by Angelflower.
600 points, ended July 10, 15 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I'd go rescue him if I could!!
This is so sad!! What an amazing write for the pic!
Congrats on the Gold!!
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Oh!!! this was really touching and yet so sad!! You really brought out a lot of emotion out of that picture.. I never thought I'd almost cry over this contest but you almost did just that! I'm really amazed by what you got out of this prompt.. I really loved this.. Thank you very much for sharing.. best of luck..
Angel
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Thanks Angel. I hate any kind of animal abuse and it's always heavy on my mind.
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Oh wow! Your words are so beautiful! you have a brilliant talent, this poem has really effected my emotions. I had seen a report on the news about the monkeys being abused for entertainment but you have really brought it into the light for me. seeing it from there point of view is so much more moving. this is stunning work
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Excellent take on the picture prompt....You created a most vivid tale from the monkey's point of view. You have the knack to be a great story writter as well..I must check out some of your stories as well as poetry....I enjoyed this read...ennovy
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AWESOME
you have given words to this friend, and made your readers see the plite he is in...so much meaness in this world towards the creatures we call friends...thank you for writing like this
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Looks like you've gaped into the heart of the monkey and his mind as well!
Very interesting, tender, and heart-rendering.
Lovely response to the contest prompt.
Made me smile.
Form and alliteration very good overall. I sure wish you the best!
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Awww...poor little monkey! You know, I think people feel this way sometimes too! Good write! ***Pam***
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This is great and brings to our attention the plight of such animals.They should be free as we are, Ros
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Ed, Cages and leashes we find too often in our world and animals in places where they were never intended to be. This is sadly all too true for many animals brought out of their natural habitat who become victims of human curiosity or greed.
....Oh, many years ago, I had a cocker spaniel, too. He was honey colored and a very sweet pet.
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