Ray Zottola Poet Burlesque

My Crazy Mind On Humans

Animals were saved two by two
Yet humans destroyed
Except for one man and his family.

I like them, animals that is, but humans 
I can mostly do without.

One day I heard the sounds of a stringed instrument.
A man playing a guitar.
How beautiful was its vibr a tions.
Spanish Romance as I recall.

I thought, no animal can make such a sound
So why do I like them more?

Then one day I fell into an abyss. 
My donkey I cried, help me from this danger, but
he could not.

Then I heard the vibrations of the strings and yelled
Even more.
Yes, this man tied together his strings 
and pulled me from the abyss.

Why did you destroy your instrument to save me I asked.
He could not speak for an animal had taken his voice.

So now I like humans, Mostly!

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Beata Agustin December 22, 2023 at 10:48 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Brian Sambourne December 22, 2023 at 7:00 AM A poem which to me reads like a parable with biblical roots. Most enjoyable to discover + contemplate. Best wishes, Brian Ray Zottola December 22, 2023 at 6:41 PM Hello Brian, where are you from? Thank you for reading my poem. I will be happy to return the favor and comment as well. Thanks again, Z

Richard Lamoureux June 7, 2020 at 7:44 AM This is a slice of perfect. I so enjoyed the transitioning of thought.

Funom Makama April 30, 2020 at 2:10 AM Creativity at its best, passion digging deepest. Your voice is powerful here. What an excellent piece.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 26, 2020 at 10:55 AM Very cool piece Ray! Enjoyed, xomo! Ray Zottola June 23, 2020 at 6:14 PM Thank you! Sorry for the late response. The virus has interrupted my business and I'm somewhat in in flux.