Mike Hauser Poet Free verse

The Zoo

I feel so sorry for these creatures
What is it they do all day
Stuck behind this wall of glass
With those blank looks on their face

Have they ever tasted sweet freedom
Or were they born inside their cage
Do they even know any better
It seems their lives are such a waste

Over the years they sure have fattened up
Put on a bit of weight
Do you think that those who feed them 
Have changed their diet as of late

If I could just lift this latch
Then I could set those creatures free
But I'm not even sure these stupid animals
Realize they have the need

...said the Zoo Monkey to his friend

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Hannah Borke May 26, 2017 at 10:16 AM I didn't see that coming!

Cheryl Hoffman July 22, 2016 at 6:22 PM So true about the poor animals; they probably never knew the taste of freedom so would just sit there if you tried to set them free! Love the write Mike!:) Mike Hauser July 22, 2016 at 7:01 PM Actually the poem is the monkey talking about us and how we're caged

Jan Allison July 22, 2016 at 3:08 PM Great write Mike especially love the ending:-) - tomorrow I am hoping to visit our wildlife park (which is a miniature zoo) - they have a pair of silvery gibbons that have been brought over in the hope that they will breed and it is the first time they will be on view to the public:-) hugs Jan xx