. . .The Monkey Men
See the monkey
See the monkey
See the monkey men.
Running to
Running fro
Running from the monkey men.
Jumping high
Jumping low
Jumping higher than the monkey men.
Lightning flash
Lightning dash
World turns fast
The grinning monkey men.
Sun is hot
Sun is gone
But you, dear child
Are talking to
The monkey and their men.
Writer's Summary______________
If I could adapt a childhood saying or childhood song, it would have to be about monkeys and music. I happen to love both.
© 2018 Kenneth Avery
Comments
AUTHORHello, MizBejabbers -- an organ grinder and his partner could make good money if the crowds were sympatheric and the monkey could dance.
I've always held the belief that although the monkey could dance, the monkey never knew just how he could grind the organ grinder to the dirt by protesting him dancing in front of those strangers.
If I were a wise monkey protesting--I would ask more bananas. More peanuts. Lots more breaks and fresh pineapple chunks.
Do I know my monkeys or what?
Thanks, MJB and write me anytime.
- AUTHOR
Hi, Gypsy Rose Lee -- I am so very glad that you and I had something in common, your organ grinder ad his monkey and this story that made me remember that little memory from somewhere I do not know.
Thanks, Gypsy for being My Dear Friend and then my follower. You are one of the most-talented hubbers on HubPages. I just wanted you to know that. I am just sorry for telling you this enough.
Take care. Write me anytime.
Most delightful. I have seen an organ grinder and its monkey one summer, ages ago in the most unlikely place on the street in Manhattan, NYC. At first, I thought it was the heat and my mind and I was seeing things but then the organ grinder began to play and sing, the monkey to dance and before you know it I could hardly get out of the crowd. Here is a link of another organ grinder I think you will enjoy.
Whaaaa? I saw them in the movies and on TV, but never had the privilege of meeting one. Nice nonsense, my friend.
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