some people think they’re cute
& some are,
but not this one
with long yellow teeth
& nonstop howling
for attention
yes, the monkey on your back
I thought was gone forever
is playing with & popping ideas
like fat fleas in its constant finger-combing
of thought, removing all
that does not serve its appetite
I am no zookeeper
and will not feed & nurture
something this wild
something this self-serving
something that will not think twice
about shitting in the house
& turning on its keepers
please put your animal
in a cage, or kill it
before its prehensile tail
strangles you
& it devours our children
I will even hand you the gun
as the rest of us
run from you & your
enemy that tells you
it is your best friend,
leaving you
& the monkey
to shred each other
to pieces.
Susan Daniels Poetry 
Final and to the point. Thinking of you and always here
Hope that’s not too much damned dirty laundry for anyone….but, enjoyed writing this.
No way…and besides…this IS your window no one elses
true nuff….just loved the images in this one…
Me too….honest strength
thanks–my head is itchy now (must be all that flea-popping–UGH) Going to Barnes & Noble now.
I’m just astounded. Astounded. There are certain moments where I see a voice emerge, and of course, I’ve only read you recently, but you have my attention.
Wow–thanks so very much. I hope my work merits that attention, as I have major respect for yours.
Strong, charged, and… the anger is still there, slowly being released…and herein lies the beauty and functionality of songs – catharsis for the poet and balm for those of us who can connect to its message/meaning and for whom the message has a particular resonance! The animal imagery is particularly powerful and conveys a very strong abhorence, as do “howl” and “long yellow teeth”. This is creativity driven by anger and frustration! But I allow myself to be carried away and I must now tame this tongue – James 3 5-12!
Ah, it is going to be a week for James 3, I fear 🙂
The beautiful thing about anger & frustration is not only that they can drive creativity, as you put it so well, but that they act as agents for necessary change.
Know what? I usually adore primates–just not this particular animal.
You’re so sharp! WONDERFUL expressions of raw feelings and, intellectually interesting ! Loved it! Deb
Thank you so much Deb–I have to be careful with that sharpness.