William Kelii Kekaula Poet Sonnet

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Orphan 'Round

*Image of Lyre Box Organ Grinder by Pixabay

Orphan 'Round

A chimp's bereft tambourine in its paws
jigged 'round a bunch of detaining gazes,
donning smiling countenances or jaws
that plunge as the organ grinder phases.

Rhythmic jingling in sync amid the crank
that stirs 'round, eliciting monies freed
from purses and billfolds as the rich thank
the dual busker's intrigued act indeed.

A sincere beast calms down by a soiled boy
fronting the crowd, an orphan of the streets
note 'round the hurried hush and yields his joy
and sadly looked down as woe gauged heartbeats.

Coins and bills spill and a bright lad kneels cause
a chimp's bereft tambourine in its paws.

2022 May 28

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Connie Marcum Wong May 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM I remember seeing a man with a mechanical monkey and a real one too long ago when I was very young. They would be a real novelty today. Your Orphan sonnet is in perfect form William. I hope this is a winner in the contest. I liked your creativity with this fine piece. Blessings Aloha, Connie xxoo William Kelii Kekaula May 28, 2022 at 7:54 PM 'Twas a climber--only on the organist--at SF's Union Square on our way to the theater district in the city's heart. Truth betold bygones, Connie, and mahalo for your positive uplift that's greatly appreciated my friend, Aloha~William