The Chimpanzee Asking

I was the first creature
to step on this land of dreams
where man is perceived to be
the master of all.
I believe that am the grand father
or grand mother of man,
but man is better than me
who stay naked forever,
and who have little knowledge
to plan my work in time.
Man is is a rational maximiser,
wise and sharp
unlike me who's ever dull!
I question my self and you;
that  who bewitched me?
I have no hope to be like man
who's ever smart in all his plots and work.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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August 25, 2010 at 8:44 AM
I am happy your poetry was among the poetry I had a chance to read today Sekitto. Thank you for sharing your writing. Love, Carol
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August 25, 2010 at 4:24 AM
oi! Sekitto, firs poem I read this morning, a very strong and powerful thought. The qeustion is rational, and I enjoyed your poem,..p.d.
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