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Fire Monkey

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Cunningly swinging On the trees of life Playing his pranks Winding up the wife Enjoying every challenge Using his brain Owning it. Bossing it Playing the game He's a Chinese Monkey - a little bit spunky A little bit of attitude A little bit of grit Dashing, darting With daring and drive Top of the tree And feeling alive Dancing with spirit Fire and wit Not at all annoying - well, maybe just a bit(!) He's a Chinese Monkey - can get a bit funky A little bit of attitude A little bit of grit Friendly when he wants to be He'll pat you on the back Can get a bit competitive Never one to slack Ants in his pants Fire in his belly Gregarious. Free. Can give it some welly He's a Chinese Monkey - Full-speed junkie A little bit of attitude A little bit of grit Nimble on his feet Able with his hands Confident and up-beat Always with a plan Charming little fella Curious too Has the metal and the dignity To get himself through He's a Chinese Monkey - can get a bit funky A little bit of attitude A little bit of grit Little bit of attitude Little bit of grit Little bit of attitude Little bit of grit

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Date: 8/14/2016 6:30:00 AM
David, Just found you through your contest. I love the playfulness and rhythm of your poetry. What fun you must have had composing this and what joy you give to others. Congrats!
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Date: 7/23/2016 7:02:00 PM
Hi David, Congratulations on your win in the contest. I loved the humour in the lines. This is a real feel good poem. Excellent. This is a definite seven.
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David Lindsay
Date: 7/24/2016 8:53:00 PM
Very kind, thanks :)
Date: 7/23/2016 5:46:00 PM
oh wow, how FuN to hear you reading this . I love when poets put their all into the reading and we can see how fond they are of what they wrote. I love this, DAvid. You read it fast too, which I really appreciate. This is not a poem to drag along. The ending was so cute how you faded out. FAVE
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David Lindsay
Date: 7/23/2016 6:59:00 PM
Thanks for this. Figured it was worth putting the audio up too - brings it to life somewhat :)
Date: 7/23/2016 1:22:00 PM
David, wonderful read and win...Hope to see you stop by my blog *Female Spirit* always and forever ~Linda~
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David Lindsay
Date: 7/23/2016 6:56:00 PM
Thanks for the placing :)
Date: 6/28/2016 6:54:00 PM
You can read this fast and get a laugh and you rap to the beat and feel the heat . Personally I hear drums with this one. Niiicccee.
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Date: 5/22/2016 4:07:00 PM
haha,,, enjoyed...---skat
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Date: 5/22/2016 9:51:00 AM
nicely done david, i love the content and pace of your read anthony
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