The Monkey

Initially when the nickname was given,
A sense of amusement in my heart was risen.
Of all the animals why was the monkey chosen? -
The cousin of the Ape who caused the rebellion.

And yet as I ponder upon thy words,
“I only do my Father's works”
I cannot help but think,
perhaps things are not as bad as they seem.

For whatever a Monkey sees,
Will be what a Monkey does.
If it be Him that's all I see,
A Monkey I'll be if anyone asks.

The Monkey by Pilgrim