Spunky Cottonmouth
plops into the black river.
He winds towards my boat.
Spunky Butterfly
Flits and dances on the breeze.
Is that red I see?
In a realm where pluck ruled supreme
Where valorous hearts dared to dream
A shrug is strong tough thrive and gleams
Whose proud tales to compile?
His name was known, both far and wide
Always stood by his people's side
With unwavering faith and pride
Fought for fairness, not heil
In gloomy times, shone as bright light
He leads people through the worst night
His zeal and resolve often bright
Each step went, extra mile
Have you ever heard of the Monkey-Face Orchid?
They are common in the steep mounts of Madrid.
It resembles the shape of a Cauchin Monkey’s face and eyes,
when I saw this unusual flower I was like…”oh my!”
The Monkey-Faced Orchid’s petals grow amid.
Capuchin Monkeys are small and only seven pounds,
it prances with ***** with extreme leaps and bounds.
The face is tan looking just like my favorite cappuccino
with a furry black coat that runs to his legs and toes.
Apparently, they make the most annoying sounds!
Some monkeys are pets, like flowers they’re groomed
and their curious personality can never be assumed.
When sunshine reflects upon both faces like twins,
they shine with joy as their Summer day begins.
Unlike the Capuchin, the Orchid will always smell perfumed.
These two things created by mother’s natures strike
can seem peculiar as they both look immensely alike.
I’d like to sow the seeds of the Monkey-Face Orchid
and would save a Capuchin abandoned, God forbid!
It’s funny how two things that echo can be so unalike.
These old feet of mine, such an engineering masterpiece
Bravely holding up this great body of work with little complaint
Down to earth and tired, but sporting spunky red nail polish
Barbara Gorelick
for the Feet contest.
1/28/12
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