Chest Thumper - Lincoln Park Zoo Poem by Ima Ryma

Teenager Azizi does do
A beating of his chest so that
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
All those around his habitat
Will know that he thinks he is boss.
Chest thumping is Azizi's way
Of getting this message across,
Far better than just grunts could say.
Do other gorillas agree?
Most likely their answer is no,
Because other gorillas be
Beating upon their chests also.

It is a never ending quest
To make a point by thumping chest.