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Gorilla
by Delilah Coyne
Deep, soulful pools, liquid brown
orbs of primitive innocence
and a quiet strength-
More expressive than the most eloquent poetry.
Eyes that have seen many battles,
but never war.
Black leather hands
that have grasped blood and earth
yet remain clean.
Large and powerful,
they cradle precious bundles
of raven fuzz so tenderly, lovingly.
Brave protectors,
yet playful and child-like.
Such amazing creatures.
So like us in their ways,
yet so very different.
Beautiful.
Majestic.
04/16/2007 Posted on 04/16/2007
Copyright © 2024 Delilah Coyne
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 04/16/07 at 09:27 PM Beautiful tribute to a beautiful primate cousin Delilah. |
| Posted by Genevieve Sturrock on 04/16/07 at 09:49 PM we took our 5 yo to the zoo last friday and we spent about 20 minute watching the silverback gorillas play. wonderfully done. |
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