A rotten apple spoils the whole barrel,
a bad monkey is dangerous for the group,
for they can cause chaos and peril,
and leave everyone in a state of troupe,
their mischief and mischief-making ways,
can bring the whole troop down,
causing the group to fray,
and leave them all with a frown.
So beware of the monkey who's bad,
for their actions can have grave effect,
and if their behavior makes you mad,
It's time to show them the proper respect,
for a good monkey is a valuable member,
of a successful troop that thrives,
they're essential to help the group endeavor,
and ensure everyone survives.
(cont.) I'm assuming Sando deleted some comments I made, which kind of disappoints me, but it's ok if that is why i don't see them here now. : ) bri
All are there you may refresh you screen with Ctrl + R you will be able to see them, Hopefully.
I THINK I sent Sando (formerly 'S L') several more comments on June 16. I don't see them now, but I got messages from him addressing my remarks. (cont.)
I can see as many as 9 comments by you on June 16, Ask PH WHY you are not able to see them, I can see all of them.
Sando sent me: 'I am uncertain about the usage of 'to show them the proper respect' in America. In Asian countries, particularly those that were colonized by the British, it is employed as a form of mockery to indicate 'to put them in their rightful position. ''
Nice satire. Pertinent commentary on today's world
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A group of monkeys, good or bad monkeys, may be called a troop, a troupe, or a tribe according to my research. I find nothing online to suggest (to me) that 'troupe' is used correcctly in this poem.
Thanks Brian for for elaborated comments on this poem, I am happy you read it and felt like leaving your views. Though many of your comments are yet to be posted here.