Lemurs

The Lemurs of Madagascar are such a delight,
furry and friendly, with eyes that stare bright!

Like us they have fingers and opposable thumb’s,
and two legs to walk on, as they show off their bum’s.

Like us they have nail’s instead of ten claw’s,
Like those dog’s and cat’s who walk on their paw’s.

Like us they are clever and even wage war,
when rival’s of their species, push them too far.

Like us they have courage, cheek and invent,
new way’s so cunning , outwitting with scent.

Like them we are cautious , we run and we snoop,
we are wary and suspicious if you’re not in our group.

It’s no wonder I’ve heard  it, time and again,
we humans evolved from imp’s such as them!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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February 17, 2010 at 9:57 PM
GOOD RHYME I LOVED IT .I ALSOLOVE THEM MADAGASCAR LEMURS ...KING JULIAN .. I SURE WOULD LIKE TO BE LIKE HIM...YOU SAY WE EVOLVED FROM SUCH CREATURES.... LOVED IT .....IRMA
Kelly Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 4:19 AM
Well rhymed piece , David , so I had to look these gritters up, on Google . Damn it boy , if you ain't correct about the evolution ; I had an old Aunt that looked like one and had all the characteristics you described . Furthermore , she left me nothing in the will ....
Palli Avatar
February 6, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Makes me want to go to Madagascar and have a look!
Owens Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Cute poem...Enjoyed reading tonight...Marty
Dietrich Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Haha. YOu are not gonna please the creationists with that last line (don't worry, I know you are joking). I LOVE these animals. They are one of my most favorite animals and I have a postcard of them in my classroom on the bulletin board of my favorite places and people too. Good poem. ONe little thing I want to tell you. Plural words don't use apostrophes. LIke when you say dog's. Don't use the ' It's only for possession. LIke " a dog's tail." Hope ou don't mind the little grammar lesson. Andrea
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February 5, 2010 at 8:32 PM
Enjoyed your write tonight David .. leaving your last line open to discussion.. just joking... interesting creatures these lemurs... I must look them up on Wikipedia to learn more... thankxxx for an interesting creation ... luv.. Linda-Marie..
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