I Am an Ape

In a garden

Stands a statue

Of the man who won the war

His expression

Tender yearning

Every nation near and far

Oh sad and ancient father

Sweet as honey tough as leather

Running down the hill on Christmas Day

I am an ape

I stand and wait

A masterpiece

A hairy beast

I move so fast

But I take a chance

And come up close

I'm not a ghost

Navigator

When you wake up

And you step outside your door

Shoes and panties

Washed and folded

Taking off your dirty clothes

This garden tells a story

Amber close up faded glory

Running through the streets on Christmas Day

I am an ape

I stand and wait

A masterpiece

A hairy beast

Try not to laugh

Just take a chance

I visited

Inside your head

If you trespass

In this garden

To a place you should not go

If you step out

From the shadows

See the city far below

I am an ape

I stand and wait

A masterpiece

A hairy beast

No need to hide

Come on inside

I will not last

I too shall pass