My toy Monkey

My toy monkey came to life one day
and he and I went out to play.
We dangled in the trees
and jumped in the leaves
underneath the big Sycamore
down by old gramps' store.

We played hide and seek, My monkey and I
until a bird with a really big beak
came swooping down and we began to fly.

Through cotton candy clouds we soared
and when we'd finally had our fill
an unmistakable blast roared.
In our fear time stood still.

Until the moon broke through at last
all about a bright light from jeweled stars was cast.
And down below a giant mast from a giant ship sailing fast.

I yelled, "The ship! It's dead ahead!"
But our big beaked friend continued foward
toward ebony hull and sails of crimson red
with one eyed pirate scoundrels aboard.

"Oh, if only I had a sword,"
I said, "I'd fight, I'd fight, I'd fight, I would!"
"I'd throw the anchor and cut the cord
to every sail. If I only could"


To be continued.......

My Life as a Giraffe

With head held high,
I eat the grass of the sky,
Ignoring the acacias below.
I will carry my spots in tow.
But let go of my tongue
and get off the ladder rung.
You're reading a picture book!
Oh. How would it look
to the people below
you on a ladder with a crow?
Your tongue isn't long
and there are no spots in your song.
So, go read your book
in a different nook.