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The Parrot

The dolphin and the monkey are very smart, it seems The languages of man they speak their emotions they live-stream Used to be the parrot was admired for human speech Now viewed as just a copycat whose soul we cannot reach

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/15/2020 6:37:00 AM

There is much to learn from other species; if only we'd listen with heart and soul.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/15/2020 2:45:00 PM

At least we're interested in other species... No other species seems too interested in another species. Only us... :) gw

Jean Bush

Date: 1/13/2020 9:56:00 PM

Something fishy about this one, Gershon. Sharp & to the point. Well done.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/14/2020 9:34:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jean. And thank you for all of your comments, yesterday. You really gave me a boost! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/13/2020 5:31:00 PM

Live-streaming emotions is what we do. So am I a monkey or a dolphin?

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2020 7:51:00 PM

You don't want me to answer that question, I 'm sure, 'Trapper Caren.' LOL. But since you asked,... :) :) Preyed upon, gw

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/13/2020 5:21:00 PM

Hello Gershon … we tend to think that we are much smarter than animals, but many have been here for millions of years. Humanity needs to be careful of the road to destruction - thanks Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2020 5:29:00 PM

I thought chickens were pretty stupid until I saw what B.F. Skinner was able to do with them in his behavioristic psychological experiments. Then again, there are always cows around to restore my faith in animal dullness. LOL. Thanks, Lindsay. :) gw

Chris Green

Date: 1/13/2020 5:11:00 PM

Nice one my friend. I never know what to expect from your pen but I always know it will be fantastic

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2020 5:17:00 PM

I was hoping you might go ape over this one, but your comment clearly had a different porpoise. ~ Gone fishing...

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/13/2020 4:05:00 PM

I enjoyed this Gershon! Well done :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/13/2020 5:10:00 PM

Thanks Heidi! Truth be told, I was just monkeying around. (Fishy comment, eh?!). Smiles, Gershon