Chimpanzees: They’ve sparked our curiosity throughout the ages Their familiarity became a curse Prodded in the lab or displayed at the circus The chimp is loud, boisterous, uninhibited Known for his violence, infamous for warfare But that’s only a fraction, There is much love, caring and empathy in their interactions
Bonobos: Spritely, funky and playful These cute little apes look a lot like people They are a trifle weird and ever so kooky The lady is alpha, she forms alliances with ******* girl action Dubbed hippies of the jungle, conflict is solved with a cheeky snuggle But they’d rather not be typecast, if you mess with the bonobo She’ll kick your ***!
Orangutans: The thinker of the rainforest Remembers more plants than a botanist Don’t be fooled by her slow moving nature Keep in mind she’s always watching, she’s a precise imitator Patience is her virtue, planning her forte They’re the zoo-mates most likely to escape When they’re not being industrious Their orangutan antics are quite hilarious!
Gorillas: Undeserving of their movie monster status The gorilla is a kindly, sensitive fellow Shyly hides in his bushy terrain Watching over his wives and children He’s a protective father with an impressive physique Built only on leaves! The gorilla has nimble fingers And a nimble mind, not quite the brute we’ve been taught to despise Though this has changed in recent years This beef cake with a heart, we now hold dear
Humans:** Weak and smooth with a layer of fat His blunt canines give a poultry bite His skull is round like an overgrown child He forges his strength from the blazing campfire He dresses in cloth and goes to work The office quenches his ancient hunter’s thirst Yet he knows not how to use his particular gift He rapes and pillages the earth that birthed him
I swear this is the last primate one!!!! I know I'm obsessed but that's just me. This is for an art project, each verse actually goes with an illustration I've drawn.